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Managing Risks in Cable Yarding

Dangerous Trees & Retention Areas

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 the importance of assessing the risks of dangerous trees, and the need to clearly mark and protect retention areas.

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

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