Did you find all seven OSHA violations?

More and more landscaping service providers are entering the world of tree care, increasing the level of exposure to risk for crew members who may not have the proper safety training needed for such work. Tree care is among the most dangerous professions in the U.S., and it is vital that landscaping professionals adding tree-related services have the training to avoid accidents, injuries, and the costs associated with them.
 
The Certified Treecare Safety Professional program from TCIA allows every company offering tree care services to staff a certified safety trainer whose job it is to coach employees in safe tree care and related practices. Having a CTSP on staff can help eliminate work-related injuries, fatalities and their associated costs.

Don’t take a chance – tree work requires specialized safety training. Read the article in Landsculptor magazine.

The Seven Deadly Violations

OSHA/ANSI Violations in the Image above:

1. No hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection for “climber” operating chain saw (three violations).

2. No hard hat or suitable eye protection for the ground person (2 violations).

3. Aluminum ladder creates additional hazard when working around electrical conductors.

4. One-handed operation of chain saw.

5. No fall protection.

6. Truck wheels do not appear chocked.

7. No signs/cones to warn oncoming traffic of hazards.