ASWP03 Ascending Trees
Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Hazards
3.0 Legislation / Safe Work Practices
4.0 Mandatory Information / Work Practices
4.1 Job Planning
4.2 Tree Structure Assessment
4.2.1 Anchor Strength Assessment
5.0 Inspect Fall Protection Equipment
6.0 Place Arborist Life Line in Tree
7.0 Ascending Techniques
7.1 Belay Technique
7.1.1 Ascent
7.1.2 Interim Anchor Point Repositioning Arborist Life Line
7.1.3 Final Anchor Point
7.2 Secured Foot Locking Technique
7.2.1 Ascent
7.2.2 Interim Anchor Point Repositioning Arborist Life Line
7.2.3 Final Anchor Point
7.3 Secured Body Thrust
7.3.1 Ascent
7.3.2 Interim Anchor Point Repositioning Arborist Life Line
7.3.3 Final Anchor Point
7.4 Ascend with Spurs
7.5 Ascent with a Ladder
8.0 Work Position Technique
8.1 Work Positioning Techniques
9.0 Tree Descent Technique
10.0 Emergency Response Plan
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