353.1(1)An employer and an employee shall, whenever possible, operate a powered mobile equipment to fell a standing dead tree.
353.1(2)If a standing dead tree cannot be felled by operating a powered mobile equipment, an employee shall operate a chain saw to fell the standing dead tree and shall
(a)
comply with sections 353 and 354 except for paragraph 354(2)(b),
(b)
stand straight and tall to reduce the exposure of the employee’s neck and back, and
(c)
use a lever instead of a wedge to avoid hitting the tree.
353.1(3)If a standing dead tree cannot be felled by operating a powered mobile equipment or a chain saw, an employer shall
(a)
develop written safe work procedures for hazardous operations caused by a standing dead tree that cannot be felled,
(b)
ensure employees receive adequate instruction and training with respect to the safe work procedures for hazardous operations, and
(c)
ensure that employees follow the safe work procedures for hazardous operations.