Tree
trimming and removal operations expose workers to a variety of potentially
fatal hazards including: falling from trees and aerial equipment; being hit by
falling trees, flying objects and vehicular traffic; being cut by chain saws
and chippers; and contacting energized power lines. To better protect tree care
workers from injury or death, OSHA previously issued a hazard bulletin and trifold wallet card with
valuable information for employers and workers.
Building
on those efforts, OSHA will host an informal stakeholder meeting July 13 in
Washington, D.C., to collect information on hazards in the tree care industry.
Those interested in participating or observing can register online. The agency will
use the information gathered during this meeting to determine the need for a
proposed rule. See the Federal Register notice for
more details.
Source:
OSHA QuickTakes Newsletter
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