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91-191 - General

Section 355
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Delimbing and bucking
355(1)When delimbing a fallen tree, an employee shall ensure that
(a) the tree to be delimbed is resting solidly on the ground,
(b) no person walks on the trunk of the tree while it is being delimbed, and
(c) whenever possible, the tree is worked on from the uphill side.
355(2)When delimbing a fallen tree using a chain saw, an employee shall ensure that
(a) the tip of the chain saw guidebar is never used for delimbing,
(b) the chain saw is never positioned directly in front of the operator, and
(c) while delimbing or topping, the chain saw is never used with motions towards the employee.