My name is Ed Carpenter. I've been a
professional arborist for 23 years. I'm
President, Owner and Lead Instructor with
North American Training Solutions. I have
a passion for helping this industry. I
like trees. I like people. But I love tree
people. Today, we're going to talk about a very important subject,
called brush chipper safety.
Safety is, and should be, the number one priority
of every tree care operation.
This includes performing brush chipper safety checks prior to operation.
If during the safety check, you identify the potential for injury
from moving parts of the machine,
the machine must be locked and tagged out of service.
All moving parts must come to a stop
and the key should be removed to prevent an accidental re-start.
Notify all employees that the machine is being shut down and secured.
Control of hazardous energy is required.
Parts that must be disconnected and suspended
or raised must be secured.
Flywheels, such as the chipper cutting head, must be
be locked or blocked so it cannot move.
The chipper should not be restarted until
the authorized and competent person confirms it is safe to do so.
Before restarting, circle check the machine
for loose parts or tools.
Ensure all guards are in place, controls are in neutral
and crew members are clear of the machine.
Other normal and performance checks include,
Thank you for taking the time to watch these videos.
Remember, safety is everybody's
responsibility, and there's no tree worth
anybody's life.
