Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for New Jersey: Tree Trimmer Electrocuted While Trimming a Tree.

摘要

On May 6, 1994, a 22 year-old male tree trimmer died when he contacted a 220 volt power line while trimming a tree. NJDOH FACE investigators concluded that, in order to prevent similar incidents in the future, the following safety guidelines should be followed: (1) Hazard assessments should be conducted for each tree-trimming job; (2) A minimum clearance of ten feet must be maintained between the worker, equipment, and energized power lines to prevent inadvertent contact; (3) Trees should not be climbed when wet; and (4) Employers should develop a written employee training program in safe tree trimming and hazard recognition. Their standard operating procedures should be in writing.