ASWP07 Arborist Hand and Power Tools
2.4 Wedges, Chisels and Gouges
Augers and bits
Chisels
Drills
Wedges
2.5 Hammers, Mauls, Shovels and Sledges
Brooms
Mallets
Rakes
Shovels / Spades
Sledge Hammers
2.6 Load Controlling Devices and Components
Carabiners Chainfalls
Come-A-Long Lowering Devices
Pulleys Rope Pullers
Slings Tackle Blocks
3.0 Hazards
The following hazards have been identified to aid in establishing and maintaining a safe work
environment when working with arborist's hand and power tools:
Climatic Conditions
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.
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