Wood Chipper Safety

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Wood Chipper Safety

• note this presentation is not an OSHA certified
  safety briefing

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Presentation Briefing
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Parts Variations
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Parts Variations

• Large Trailer Chipper

• PTO Chipper

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Parts Variations

• Track Chipper

• Self-Loading Chipper

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Proper Use of Equipment

• Selecting a proper work surface
• Level firm terrain, free of tripping hazards, and
  well ventilated
• Warning signs posted for public safety
• Point discharge chute away from people, roadways,
  or co-workers
• Remove hazards
• Etc metals, shrapnel, and
• small branches

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Proper Use of Equipment

• Things-to-wear/use
• Hardhat
• Sturdy slip-resistant boots
• Eye protection
• Gloves
• Hearing Protection
• Push-stick

Personal Protective Equipment
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PERTINENT OSHA REGULATIONS

• 1926.21 Safety training and education
• The employer shall instruct each employee in
  recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions
• 1926.50 Medical services and first aid
• First Aid supplies shall be easily accessible
• 1926.100 Head protection
• Employees working in areas where there is a
  possible danger of head injuryshall wear
  protective helmets

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PERTINENT OSHA REGULATIONS

• 1926.101 Hearing protection
• Wherever it is not feasible to reduce the noise
  levels or durationspecifiedear protective
  devices shall be provided and used
• 1926.102 Eye and face protection
• Employees shall be provided with eye and face
  protection equipment when machines or operations
  present potential eye or face injury
• Additional Regulations for inquiry
• 1926.304 Woodworking Tools
• 1926.604 Site Clearing
• 1926.96 Occupational Foot Protection

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Fatal Cases
68 caught or compressed 29 struck by machine
or a part 3 other causes
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Non-Fatal Case Numbers

• Average of 204 Injuries/year
• 60 upper extremity injuries
• 1992-1996 an est. 155 amputations

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Grimm Reminder of Repercussions
25 of injury cases involve operators that miss
more than 30 days of work
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FINAL SUGGESTIONS

• Know the equipment read all information and
  warning stickers
• Be aware of terrain and surroundings
• Only chip large branches and brush
• Wear the proper clothing and PPE
• Use the wood chipper for wood chipping, not
  household item shredding (ex-couches)