Tree Trimming Safety

Tree trimming operations require climbing, pruning and felling trees. Hand and portable power tools such as loppers, trimmers and chainsaws make the necessary cuts. Aerial lifts and chippers bring workers to the right height and clean up the worksite. All of these activities have the potential to be extremely hazardous. This course covers safety precautions for tree trimming. Ideal learners are employees who participate in tree trimming operations.

This online Tree Trimming Safety course covers the following topics:

• Definitions
• Staying Safe
• Electrical Hazards
• Fall Hazards
• Weather, Animals and Plants
• Traffic and Equipment

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• State the common hazards of tree trimming
• Describe what you can do to avoid these hazards

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.