Safety for Tree Workers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. Robert Thompson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266587321 ISBN 13: 9780266587323

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical safety guidance for tree work that helps you prevent accidents and reduce costs.

This book presents a clear framework for protecting workers in tree preservation. It explains why safety rules matter, how a program is built, and the benefits of accident prevention in real work settings. The guidance covers essential practices from clothing and rope use to handling tools, electrical hazards, and first aid.

With practical rules and step-by-step concepts, readers learn how to plan jobs, train crews, and enforce safer methods on every site. The material emphasizes supervision, documentation of accidents, and continuous improvement to minimize risk while maintaining productivity. This edition offers concrete, field-tested approaches for those performing or overseeing tree care.

• Standards for safe methods and proper equipment
• Education and supervision to form safe habits
• Enforcement and discipline to ensure compliance
• Accident reporting and investigation to prevent repeat incidents

Ideal for professionals in tree care, safety officers, and supervisors seeking a grounded, actionable safety program for field work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266587321
• ISBN 13: 9780266587323
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 45