Felling a tree
When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons
at the same time, the felling operations should be separated from the bucking
operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees
should not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, strike any utility
line or cause any property damage. If the tree does make contact with any utility
line, the company should be notified immediately.
The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
An escape path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are
started. The
escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of
fall as illustrated in Figure BB.101.
Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the tree, the location of larger
branches and the wind direction to judge which way the tree will fall.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire from the tree.
Figure BB.101.
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