This code sets out sound work practices for everyone involved in aboriculture. It describes recognised methods of aboricultural work, care of equipment and safety of participants and public.

Table of Contents

Notice Of Issue
Foreword
Summary Of The HSE Act 1992
Introduction
About This Code
General

1 Definitions
2 General safety rules
3 Operational considerations
4 Machinery
5 Protective clothing and equipment
6 Hand tools
7 First aid
8 Reporting accidents
9 Transportation of workers
10 Storage of petrol and other flammable liquids
11 Container for transportation of fuel by foot
12 Lifting and handling
13 Fires
14 Overhead power lines
15 Underground services
16 Public safety

SAFE USE OF CHAINSAWS

17 Employers' duties and responsibilities
18 Chainsaw operators' duties and responsibilities
19 Chainsaw safety
20 Starting the chainsaw
21 Chainsaw operation
22 Refuelling the chainsaw
23 Reduction of vibration disease
24 Use of chainsaws above ground

CLIMBING AND CLIMBING EQUIPMENT

25 Climbing
26 Climbing equipment
27 Ropes
28 Safety harnesses
29 Tree climbing spurs
30 Ladders
31 Ancillary equipment

TREE PRUNING

32 General provisions
33 Jacksaws and bowsaws
34 Pole pruners
35 Mechanical pruning

TREE FELLING

36 Preparation for felling
37 Felling operations
38 Accepted felling methods
39 Section felling
40 Back-pulling trees
41 Winches, wire ropes and accessories
42 Windthrow

MACHINE OPERATIONS

43 Power-operated elevating work platforms
44 Chippers

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