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Managing Risks in Cable Yarding

Deflection

Every year, workers are at risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries while cable yarding. Part of a series on managing the risks, this video explains deflection — the height between the ground and an elevated cable system — and why this is important for safe yarding work.

You can view this video series by segment or in a full-length version.

For more information and resources, visit Mechanical harvesting, yarding & skidding.