New cable yarding videos promote a risk management approach
Published on: August 26, 2024
Every year, workers face serious and potentially fatal injuries while cable yarding. These videos explain some of the top risks, and outline how everyone on the yarding crew can help ensure work is done safely.
Managing Risks in Cable Yarding
- Planning
- Set-Up
- Dangerous Trees & Retention Areas
- Being in the Clear
- Offset Angle
- Deflection
- Guylines & Anchors
- Landings & Chasers
- Hooktenders & Spotters
- Phase Congestion
- Safe Work Procedures
- Supervision & Communication
- Making a Difference
- Full-Length Version
Safe cable yarding is about staying in the clear and effectively managing the risks. In these videos, WorkSafeBC officers explain how yarding work can be done safely when everyone is aware of the risks, plans accordingly, and follows safe work procedures.
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2019-11-06 00:05:22