more conservative the exclusion area should be. When defining the primary zone, evaluate: •The length of the branch or log. •The intended direction of the fall. •Potential swing paths. •Ground slope and rolling hazards. •Nearby obstacles that could redirect material. •The possibility of bounce, splitting, or fragmentation. •The reach and movement of rigging systems. •The location of workers handling ropes or processing brush. The goal is not simply to select an area where material is likely to land. The goal is to keep people out of every area where they could reasonably be struck.
On larger jobs, a dedicated watchperson may be needed to monitor the drop zone. Free from other duties, their primary role is to control access and alert the crew to changing conditions.
identify secondary hazard areas — lo- cations where material, equipment, or rigging components could move beyond the expected landing area.
ACCOUNT FOR SECONDARY HAZARD AREAS
In many operations, the primary drop zone is not enough. Crews must also
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