West, where the climate is consistent- ly dry and warm. Arborists working in states like Arizona, California, New Mexico, Utah, and Texas, for example, may come face-to-face with these fairly docile creepy crawlers. PPE Recommendations The odds of all tree care workers coming into contact with spiders are pretty high. So, it’s best to wear proper PPE to signifi- cantly reduce the risk of harmful bites. Consider using the following: •Wear thick, puncture-resistant gloves while handling wood, debris, or reaching into tree cavities. •Choose long sleeve shirts and thick chainsaw pants to cover exposed skin. •Shake out gloves, helmets, and boots before and aer every workday. •Use a long stick to move debris — never reach into a dark hole, wood- pile or hollow space blindly.
Education is Key Preventing and mitigating arachnid bite hazards starts and ends with education, re- gional wildlife research, and proper PPE on the job. “I’ve been in this industry for about 35 years,” Thier- bach said. “And honestly, the best thing a tree care company can do is edu- cate their employees on wildlife hazards and the proper response to both stings and bites.” honestly, ree care is edu- yees on y d nid s and tion, re- search, and job. ndustry ,” Thier- and the o both stings
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bite-related illness, consult a physician immediately for accurate diagnosis and treatment. They’re big and hairy, but tarantulas are rarely a concern for arborists. But, that doesn’t mean a bite won’t happen if they feel threatened.
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