The general duty clause requires em- ployers to provide a workplace free from known hazards. Consensus stan- dards, industry best practices, and manufacturer’s Instructions (among other sources) all serve to help iden- tify known hazards and identify con- trol measures. OSHA has established that it’s the em- ployer’s responsibility to keep their employees safe. The tree care indus- try is most certainly subject to OSHA standards, laws, and regulations. At the end of the day, knowledge of all stan- dards (OSHA and consensus), industry expertise, and exercising sound judg- ment are all required for both safety and compliance. q Bob Lehman is an organizational de- velopment director and trainer for Academy Trained, production engi- neer for Two Tree Guys podcast, and an authorized OSHA general industry outreach trainer.
The Z133 and OSHA conflict as to whether it is acceptable to safely hoist tree care personnel with a crane.
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