Trimmer struck by limb from storm-damaged tree

[Warren59]

These stories are tough to read. Stay safe out there!

https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine...ail&utm_campaign=safetytipsfeb28&utm_content=

To help prevent similar occurrences, employers and workers should:

• Develop policies that require a jobsite assessment before any tree removal. Identify loose limbs, hangers, broken tops, chunks, lodged trees, leaning trees, snags and other overhead material. Assess the area for hazards and obstacles.
• Use a bucket truck, binoculars or, where permissible, drone technology to visually detect overhead hazards concealed in the tree canopy.
• Plan an escape route and maintain situational awareness in the drop zone. Look up, down and all around before, during and after tree removal. During felling, use a spotter and pause often to check for hanging or lodged limbs before continuing. Stay alert for environmental changes that could worsen tree hazard risks. Ensure required personal protective equipment is worn.

 

[toppers]

Damn that's freaky, even a picture of the limb that hit him. Sounds like a pretty technical crew, how did they miss looking up and checking for lodged limbs?

 

[JohnTree24]

i've seen so many trees falling down in the UK we've had some crazy weather, need to be careful as an arborist! we just recently had some trees taken down and the guys doing this said they I now taken out sports/occupational life insurance so injuries must be on the rise.