LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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PRUNERS
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment Hazards
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What types of injuries are possible when using pruners?
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Pruners can cause serious cuts or amputations if misused –
take the time and care to use the equipment safely and
appropriately for each task.
Prevention Points
Pruners include hand pruners, shears, hand saws, loppers, pole
pruners and pole saws. You may also include hedge trimmers
in this category. Landscapers are not qualified to prune around
electrical power lines and must follow the "limits of approach"
as defined by the Ontario Regulation 213/91 s. 188 (2).
Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section on
page 11 before performing any task.
Pruning tools should always be sharp, lubricated and in good
working condition.
