Hazards
Hazards could be known in advance or be unforeseen. Some possible hazards are:
- condition and stability of the tree
- falling or swinging objects including tree parts that have been cut or have the potential to break
- onsite conditions that increase the risk of slips, trips and falls
- manual tasks including pulling, pushing, lifting and plant vibration
- electric shocks from energised power lines
- working with plant including mobile plant
- dehydration and fatigue
- wind and rain
- allergic reactions to trees and poisonous plants
- biting or stinging (such as insects and snakes)