Tree Care

Examples of safety hazards that can injure tree-care workers on the job include:

• Falls
• Sprains and strains
• Electrocution (e.g., power lines)
• Falling tree parts or sharp objects
• Machinery and equipment with dangerous moving and rotating mechanical parts
• Harsh weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind)
• Wildlife
• Hazardous chemicals

For topic-specific information, see also:

• Falls (from heights)
• Ladders
• Lockout/Tagout
• Heat (outdoor)
• Personnel Hoisting