Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 179
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Tree Trimming and Removal
Reference: A-14
Gloves
Non-slip safety toe boots
Safety glasses
Face shield
Reflective Vests
Cut resistant leg protection (chaps)
Hearing protection
Climbing equipment as appropriate
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Safety harness
Belts
Ropes
Lanyards
Slings
Carabiners
Pre-start inspection
A hazard inspection and briefing must be performed prior to the start of each job. During this briefing the
analysis should be reviewed to identify the potential dangers of performing the job. Based on the analysis
choose a plan that includes proper equipment that will help carry out the job safely. Some items to check for
include:
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Condition of the tree such as presence of cracks, cankers, splits; dead and rotten branches. Look
for hives or other signs of animals, poison ivy growing on or around the tree.
Presence of electrical power lines that may be in proximity.
Nearby structures and objects; if working near a roadway, flaggers, and traffic control devices
such as cones may be needed.
Check condition of all equipment such as belts, harnesses, and ropes for cuts, fraying, or
deterioration; Clips, buckles, rivets, snap catches, and carabiners should close securely.
Electrical Hazards
Only qualified line clearance tree trimmers are allowed to work within 10 feet of energized powerlines. All
workers are required to keep the minimum distances shown in the following table:
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