New Safetree manual felling videos a hit

Safetree’s new videos for manual fellers have proven a hit on our TikTok and Facebook accounts, drawing tens of thousands of views. With manual felling still forestry’s biggest critical risk area, accounting for more fatalities than any other task, Safetree was keen to create resources showcasing best practice in this highly skilled area.

Teaming up with Tairāwhiti Timber Training’s managing director, Alan Paulson, and Safetree Certified Faller Benjamin Hohepa, a series of videos focusing on key aspects of safe manual felling is now available and able to be shared widely.

Alan and Ben run through the Five-Step Felling Plan, along with offering their tips and tricks for managing fatigue in the forest. This includes smart equipment switches such as using lighter, smaller ported saws and longer, lighter bars, swapping four-pound hammers for axes and reducing work hours to increase safety and productivity.

The videos can be found on the Safetree TikTok and Facebook pages, as well as on the
Safetree website (Five-Step Felling Plan and managing fatigue).

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Source: Safetree