climber1966
ArboristSite Lurker
Well to those of you new in the industry, it happens. Yesterday I was out on the Job when my secretary called me and informed me that there was a occupational saftyu and health administration team in my shop for a surprise inspection. My heart sank, I wondered if everything was alright. Upon arrival to the shop, I met the man and he went over training records, safty records, shop safty. He then went to the field to check the crews. I didnt give them a pre warning, We passed with no problems. If anyone out there reading this, should think, Ime a small company and they wouldn't mess with me, guess again. Make sure your guys are trained for what they do. Make sure you have a written safty program. Keep notes and make sure they have and use P.P.E. = personal protection equipment, Hard hat ear plugs eye protection. He informed me that there are more people hurt in this industry than we know. Make sure there are first aid kits and what you need in an emergency. I was lucky, or I did my Job we are now in our second year without a lost time accident. If our industry uses common sense, we can go along way and preserve trees for our kids. We can set a standard for the next generation of arborist. Keep safe guys.......