OSHA – We Can Help
WOOD CHIPPERS
Key Engineering Controls and Work Practices
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and safety instructions
Guard the feed and discharge ports
Prevent opening of access doors and covers until the drum or disc has completely stopped
Prevent detached chippers from sliding or rolling by chocking the trailer wheels
Maintain a safe distance (2 to 3 log lengths) between the chipper operator
and other work/individuals
Never reach into the equipment while it is operating
Use a lockout system when servicing or maintaining (e.g., “unjamming”) chipping equipment
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hurricane/tree-trimming.html#7
(because, if you’re Uncle Sam (or Aunt Teresa), it never hurts to restate the obvious)
OSHA – We Can Help
WOOD CHIPPERS
Key Engineering Controls and Work Practices
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and safety instructions
Guard the feed and discharge ports
Prevent opening of access doors and covers until the drum or disc has completely stopped
Prevent detached chippers from sliding or rolling by chocking the trailer wheels
Maintain a safe distance (2 to 3 log lengths) between the chipper operator
and other work/individuals
Never reach into the equipment while it is operating
Use a lockout system when servicing or maintaining (e.g., “unjamming”) chipping equipment
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hurricane/tree-trimming.html#7
(because, if you’re Uncle Sam (or Aunt Teresa), it never hurts to restate the obvious)