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tree trimmer was cutting a branch when a gust of wind blew the branch into contact with a kilovolt power line. The trim-mer, who was touching the branch and tree was electrocuted. Be cautious of sudden wind changes. Electric shock or electrocution will occur when:File Size: 1MB.

Overhead hazards, i.e., dead or hanging limbs falling on the faller. Indicators of potential felling hazards: Dead Limbs: limbs of all sizes and species with decay evident cracking, or loose, hung-up limbs.

Avoid working under overhead hazards. Witches Broom: caused by mistletoe infection, limbs can grow very large and heavy (+ lbs.). Sep 15, Tree care work in general is hazardous, but tree removal is especially dangerous. Successfully felling a tree requires knowledge of tree physics, biology, dangerous tools, advanced cutting techniques, and more.

Homeowners who attempt their own tree removal may be injured by falling limbs, malfunctioning equipment, or the clear plastic planter dollar tree stumpcutting.bars: Oct 23, Common tree cutting hazards that lead to injuries are: Tree limbs entangled with other trees, power lines, homes or other forms of debris.

Supporting limbs that can cause serious accidents and downing of other limbs if the support limb is removed too stumpcutting.barted Reading Time: 2 mins. Falling. When cutting down trees, it is sometimes necessary to remove branches first.

Perhaps the most obvious danger of working at heights is that of falling, especially if you are bending away. performed; and work design and management. Hazards associated with tree trimming and removal work can include: tree hazards- see Visual tree assessment slips, trips and falls manual tasks i.e.

lifting, pushing, pulling, repetitive movements, holding machinery contact with energised overhead electric lines or underground services . - If you notice that the saw is cutting crooked, or the cut shows fine sawdust instead of chips, or you find yourself pressing down hard to keep cutting, or smell burnt wood, your saw.

Mar 23, Inspect harnesses, latches, and ropes before and after each use. Watch where you cut to avoid accidentally cutting or damaging ropes and lanyards. For diseased or weakened trees, an aerial lift may be best.

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Get training before using an aerial lift. On the jobsite, conduct a daily inspection to look for hazards such as broken limbs and electrical stumpcutting.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.

Employee Electrocuted When Branch Falls on Line. Summary OSHA Accident Inspection An employee was trimming a tree that was near an overhead power line.

The employee misjudged the distance, cut the branch, and it fell on the line. The employee, who.