ASWP08 Fertilizing and Aerating Soils for Woody Plants
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
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
Material Handling
4.0 Application Methods
The following are the general mandatory requirements for an arborist when working with
fertilizing and aeration equipment. In addition to these requirements, the work practices
contain specific requirements that must also be followed.
Operators must inspect equipment prior to using
Operators must assess the work site for the need to locate underground utilities
Operators must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
5.0 Work Practices
The following work practices provide the steps when utilizing fertilizing and aeration
equipment.
5.1 Liquid – Soil Fertilization
Step Action
Inspect equipment as per
manufacturer's instructions
Inspect pump and hoses to/for:
Ensure fittings are secured and attached
Leaks
Cracks
Ensure valves are placed in the correct positions
Start pump
Note: Ensure that the pump
pressure is not overloading
system.
Inspect for leaks under operating pressure:
Hoses
Connections
Fittings
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