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Use of Mobile Cranes in Tree Work Checklist

by Urban Forestry, from the Community

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Use this arboriculture checklist to ensure safe use of mobile cranes in tree work. It covers preparation and planning by an appointed person, team competence and roles, risk controls, and emergency planning. Includes equipment selection and inspection, site setup and communications, accessing the crown, aerial rescue readiness, and controlled branch removal with slings, load estimation, and landing areas. Ideal for urban forestry and horticulture crews managing crane-assisted tree operations.

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