29 CFR 1910.266 addresses safety standards for logging operations, which include many relevant practices for tree care operations.
OSHA requires that eye wash stations be within 50 feet or 10 seconds travel distance of areas where harmful chemicals are used.
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard ensures that employees are informed about the hazardous chemicals they work with and how to protect themselves.
OSHA requires maintaining a minimum distance of 10 feet from overhead power lines to prevent electrical hazards during tree care operations.
Personal fall arrest systems are commonly used in tree care operations to protect workers from falls when working at heights.
An emergency action plan should include detailed procedures for reporting emergencies, evacuation routes, and contact information for emergency responders.
29 CFR 1910.132 covers the general requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace.
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Employers are responsible for providing a workplace free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm.
29 CFR 1910.132 requires employers to provide training on the proper use, maintenance, and limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE).
A hazard communication program must include a comprehensive list of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace, along with their associated hazards and safety measures.
Employers must review and update their emergency action plan whenever there are changes in the workplace that affect emergency procedures.
