ASWP06 Rigging Trees
1.0 Introduction
This document outlines the requirements for rigging trees or sections of trees.
2.0 Hazards
The following hazards have been identified to aid in establishing and maintaining a safe work
environment when rigging trees or sections of trees:
Biotic Conditions Gravity
Chemical Mechanical
Climatic Conditions Pedestrian Traffic
Electrical Conditions Vehicular Traffic
Ergonomics
Note: The above list of hazards is not a complete list and a thorough job plan should be
completed to identify existing hazards found at the work site.
3.0 Legislation / Safe Work Practices
The following information has been provided listing relevant arborist safe work practices and
legislation requirements:
ASWP01 General Legislation
ASWP02 Work in a Safe Environment
ASWP02 Protect Self and Others
ASWP02 Arborist Job Planning
ASWP03 Ascending Trees
ASWP04 Working at Heights
ASWP12 Chain Saw Operation
Legislation RRO / RSO Section Referenced
Industrial 851 / 90 22, 23, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56,
57, 58, 59, 60, 73, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 103, 104,
105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111,112, 113, 139
Construction 213 / 91 43, 52, 53, 54, 55, 67, 68, 69, 93,94,95,96, 112,
113,150,151,152,153,154, 156, 168, 169,170, 171,
172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 183,
186, 188
Page 68
