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Weekly Safety Meeting – Woodchipper Safety

Weekly Safety Meeting – Woodchipper Safety

Mobile wood chippers chop up branches and trunk pieces from tree trimming operations. Workers feed materials through a hopper where the materials are grabbed by a feed mechanism. The materials then pass under rotating chipper knives moving at rates of 1,000 and 2,000 rpm until the tiny pieces are discharged...

Safety Tip of the Week – Woodchipper Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – Woodchipper Safety

Avoid Chipper Accidents, Follow These Precautions: Suit up for the job. Anyone working near a chipper should wear eye and hearing protection, tight-fitting clothing, a hard hat or helmet, and gloves with no cuffs. Work boots with skid-resistant soles can prevent slips and falls near the feed chute. Leave the...