ASWP01 Introduction & General Legislation
2.4 Detail of ASWP's
The Arborist Safe Work Practices contains several pieces of information to be used to create a
safe work environment. The user should follow the document and all supporting information.
Each safe work practice document is broken into several sections:
Potential Hazards
This section will include some of the hazards that may be encountered while performing the
work.
Legislation
Legislation that is applicable to the practice and the supporting Arborist Safe Work
Practices document.
Mandatory Information
This information is required to be followed when performing the specific work practice.
Work Practice
This is a practice that should be used as a guideline for performing the work
3.0 How to Use the ASWP
The development of the ASWP included a review of legislative requirements found under the
OHSA, Construction and Industrial Regulations. The Safe Work Practices do not supersede
legislative requirements but enhance what is found there. The ASWP do not supersede what is
found in the manufacturer's instructions. Electrical hazards must be identified prior to
performing any work and readers are directed to the Electrical Safety Rule Book for further
information.
In developing the ASWP each task was broken down to its most basic components and from
those, a safe work practice was developed. There are no procedures in the ASWP but a series
of suggested practices to follow. A task being performed may utilizing one or more practices,
but the basic safety steps will always be the same no matter how the task is performed.
Note: Suggestions for improvement or changes should be in writing, faxed or emailed to
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services:
• Fax 1-877-494-9777 or
• customercare@wsps.ca
The ASWP documents are broken into individual documents. The Revision Number indicates
to the reader the revision history of the document. The on line version is considered the most
current document and the reader should consult the on line Revision Number to ensure they
are viewing the most current version. The Revision History describes in brief detail the most
recent changes to the document.
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