Tree Care Safety Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Type of Work

• Type of work is being performed?

  Tree Trimming

  Tree Removal

  Olive Tree Spraying

General Safety

• Is there an SDS book on sight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient individualized water on site? (cups or water bottles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Are hard hats worn all the time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety glasses worn all the time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are face shields in use when needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is proper hearing protection being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gloves being worn as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fall Protection

• Is there proper fall protection in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ropes in proper condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers tied-off correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a harness in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is slack removed to prevent long falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers staying clear of falling branches and work spaces that they are not working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are all ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the proper type of ladder being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are worker using the three-point rule to climb ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Power Tools

• Are power tools being used properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they properly stored and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is chainsaw securely tied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chainsaw tethers in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper cuts being made? (incremental, 1 ft from trunk first then against trunk, below branch then on top)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hand Tools

• Are hand tools in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand tools being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Prevention

• Is there a fire extinguisher easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire extinguisher charged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire extinguisher regularly inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wood Chipper

• Is the operator properly "feeding" the branches into the machine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all other workers a safe distance from the chipper?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper warnings in place? (cones to redirect civilians)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chipper chute aligned correctly and locked in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the emergency break checked before first use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Is there a first aid kit accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all contents currents usable? (not expired)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are items sealed, single use, disposable items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bucket Truck and Crane Operations

• Is the crane operator certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the equipment appear to be in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper warnings in place? (cones to redirect civilians)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outriggers in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crane path clear of workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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