ASWP10 Arborists Transplanting Woody Plant
4.0 Mandatory Information / Work Practices
The following are the general mandatory requirements for an arborist when transplanting
woody plants.
All appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn
Establish need for locates for underground utilities prior to digging holes
All mechanical devices for planting trees must be operated by qualified personnel only
Assistants working around mechanical equipment must be oriented to the hazards of
the machine
5.0 Work Practice
The following information will provide general information that is required when transplanting
woody plants.
Step Action
Inspect work site
Inspect site for:
Terrain obstacles.
Obstructions to planting site.
Vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Overhead utilities.
Assess for underground
obstructions
Assess for:
Sprinkler system.
Electrical system.
Communications conductors.
Gas line.
Note: Locates shall be established.
Dig hole
Note: Manual or mechanical
means can be used to dig holes.
Manual
• Ensure appropriate body positioning is used
Mechanical
• Ensure ground terrain is not hazardous for the
machine used and potential for rolling over
• Keep away from pinch points of machines
used
• Monitor loads on machine
Place tree into hole (Figure 1)
Figure 1
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use appropriate equipment to move trees
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