ASWP06 Rigging Trees
4.1 Site Inspection
A thorough inspection of the worksite should be completed identifying all hazards with a job
plan in place (Refer to ASWP02 Job Planning for additional information)
Step Action
Inspect tree for hazards (Figure 1)
Figure 1
Inspect tree for hazards including but not limited to:
Lean
Crown weight distribution
Insect damage
Foreign bodies in tree (staples, nails, wire, etc.)
Structural deficiencies such as decay, cavities,
cracks splits, rot etc.
Overhead utilities
Broken tops or limbs
Identify hazards within the Drop
Area
Hazards include but not limited to:
Electrical
Traffic and pedestrian
Ground conditions / slope
Chicots
Climatic conditions / wind, snow loading, etc.
Slips, trips and fall hazards
Set control measures Barriers include but not limited to:
Maintaining appropriate Limits of Approach
Ensure rigging equipment and tools are inspected
and maintained (refer to manufacturer's
instructions)
Identify and establish a Drop Zone
Utilize traffic and pedestrian control measures
Removing chicots
Lower stumps within the felling area
Positioning of climber and fall protection equipment
(refer to ASWP03 Climbing Trees)
Positioning of aerial device and operator to perform
work (refer to ASWP11 Aerial Device Operation)
Determine rigging equipment
required to complete the work
Identify rigging locations in the tree which
will support the forces applied by the rigging
equipment
Inspect tools and equipment to be
used
Ensure tools and equipment are free of
defects and readily available (Refer to
Manufacture's Instructions)
Ensure tools are sharp (Refer to
Manufacture's Instructions)
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