outonalimbts
ArboristSite Operative
Here- Here! Yes it is time professionals DEMAND professional ethic!
I feel the OSHA complaint is valid! I think anyone that buys or uses a chainsaw should be REQUIRED to get a license prior to purchasing a saw. A chainsaw is perhaps the most dangerous tool an inexperienced homeowner can buy over the counter. I can't remember how many times I have seen people choppin' a tree from a ladder or without any PPE! You know the insurance companies think that a tree care professional is PRONE to have Personal Injury Claims and they BOOST the rates for this reason.
Screw the people that think that any safety violation should be looked past, as these are the same people that fail to recognize that we are doing the MOST dangerous job in the world! So what that commercial fisherman have their own show on Discovery channel, the run of the mill tree worker is more likely to become a statistic whether they are hurt or killed in the field.
That PPE that they are wearing only protects them, it doesn't prevent an accident. But, with that added protection they are more likely to live through the accident then if they disregard it.
I climb almost every day, I do wear PPE, I get chips in my eyes even though I wear safety glasses, I get hit in the head occassionally it hurts but my helmet protects from it killing me.
One climber I watched last week, grabbed a dead branch and went to throw it on the ground- as it slipped from his bare hand it deposited a 6" long splinter through his hand, he had to decend to get first aid.
I agree with the idea of reporting those that are violating the rules, I am not a rat, but if it will prevent even 1 injury it is worthwhile. On the otherside of the argument, I wouldn't want a fine to be levied- for ignorance, OSHA doesn't play games with the fines- They can shut down a business if they want in just a couple of charges.
I provide all the PPE for my crew- they complain that it is hot, or makes them look like a geek, I don't care. It lowers my insurance, they can wear it or go work for the guys in the pictures!
I feel the OSHA complaint is valid! I think anyone that buys or uses a chainsaw should be REQUIRED to get a license prior to purchasing a saw. A chainsaw is perhaps the most dangerous tool an inexperienced homeowner can buy over the counter. I can't remember how many times I have seen people choppin' a tree from a ladder or without any PPE! You know the insurance companies think that a tree care professional is PRONE to have Personal Injury Claims and they BOOST the rates for this reason.
Screw the people that think that any safety violation should be looked past, as these are the same people that fail to recognize that we are doing the MOST dangerous job in the world! So what that commercial fisherman have their own show on Discovery channel, the run of the mill tree worker is more likely to become a statistic whether they are hurt or killed in the field.
That PPE that they are wearing only protects them, it doesn't prevent an accident. But, with that added protection they are more likely to live through the accident then if they disregard it.
I climb almost every day, I do wear PPE, I get chips in my eyes even though I wear safety glasses, I get hit in the head occassionally it hurts but my helmet protects from it killing me.
One climber I watched last week, grabbed a dead branch and went to throw it on the ground- as it slipped from his bare hand it deposited a 6" long splinter through his hand, he had to decend to get first aid.
I agree with the idea of reporting those that are violating the rules, I am not a rat, but if it will prevent even 1 injury it is worthwhile. On the otherside of the argument, I wouldn't want a fine to be levied- for ignorance, OSHA doesn't play games with the fines- They can shut down a business if they want in just a couple of charges.
I provide all the PPE for my crew- they complain that it is hot, or makes them look like a geek, I don't care. It lowers my insurance, they can wear it or go work for the guys in the pictures!