Abstract
To Prevent Arborists Injuries:
- Never allow an aerial lift to be used as a crane or material lifting device.
- All trees and limbs should be inspected for structural weakness such as rot, before work starts.
- Arborists should wear appropriate personal protective equipment while performing tree trimming activities.
Special Factors for Aerial Lifts:
- Do not exceed the boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer.
- When working from an aerial lift, use a body harness that is properly attached.
Document Type
Alert
Publication Date
11-2013
Repository Citation
Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, "Arborists Die After Falling" (2013). Kentucky Haz Alerts--Falls. 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/face_falls_alerts/1
Included in
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Kentucky Haz Alert, v. 11, issue 3.