Table of Contents
Introduction & General Legislation 9
1.0 Introduction 11
2.0 Arborist Safe Work Practices Defined 12
3.0 How To Use The ASWP 13
4.0 General Legislation 14
Job Planning 16
1.0 Introduction 18
1.1 Hazards
1.2 Legislation / Safe Work Practices
2.0 Arborist Job Planning 19
2.1 Mandatory Information
3.0 Protect Self and Others 20
3.1 Mandatory Information / Work Practice
Ascending Trees 23
1.0 Introduction 25
2.0 Hazards 25
3.0 Legislation / Safe Work Practices 25
4.0 Mandatory Information / Work Practices 25
4.1 Job Planning
4.2 Tree Structure Assessment
4.2.1 Anchor Strength Assessment
5.0 Inspect Fall Protection Equipment 31
6.0 Place Arborist Life Line in Tree 31
7.0 Ascending Techniques 32
7.1 Belay Technique
7.1.1 Ascent
7.1.2 Interim Anchor Point Repositioning Arborist Life Line
7.1.3 Final Anchor Point
7.2 Secured Foot Locking Technique
7.2.1 Ascent
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