ASWP04 Working at Heights
Step Action
Start saw
Perform cut
Inspect limb for life lines, rigging ropes,
obstacles to the cut or worker
Detach saw from climber unless a break away
system is used
Ensure adequate footing and second tie-in is
used
Ensure appropriate cuts are used
Shut off saw
Apply chain brake
Re attach saw to secured system
Relocate within the tree
Ensure saw is attached to climber via lanyard or
saw rope
Caution when moving long distances in the tree
as the saw could cause a pendulum effect to the
climber
Consider lowering saw when cuts are completed
before final descent
4.4 Cutting Limbs
Step Action
Utilize appropriate cutting
technique (Figure 2)
Figure 2
From: ISA Tree Climbers Guide
Appropriate cuts will be dependent on the desired
direction that the limb is to move (e.g. under cut if
raising limb, two cuts on either side of the notch to
ensure bark does not peel.
Control descent of limb
Ensure that there is two-way communication
including confirmation between Ground
Assistant and Climber
Ensure Drop Zone is identified and controlled
Climber shall direct the Ground Assistant's
actions when rigging limbs
Ensure if directing limbs manually that they
can be controlled easily
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