Safety Protocols

To date, the study of forest canopies has been remarkably free of incidents involving injury or death to climbers. Some study sites offer training in canopy safety, but, in most cases, individuals are responsible for their own learning and promotion of a strong safety ethic and methods. This database provides information on safety in the canopy, including safe rigging, access, and rescue techniques, as well as literature and web sources of information.

• Australian Canopy Crane Safety

  Australia's Canopy Crane safety breifing notes for general access permits. Permit Zones B,C,E,F, and G.

• FACE investigation report

  Documentation on a fatality in the arboricultural industry of tree climbing.

• FACE report

  FACE investigation report of an avoidable arborist fatality.

• National Arborist Association

  The National Arborist Association safety videos. (click on safety then videos)

• OHSA

  Occupational Health and Safety Act's (OSHA) general safety, fall protection saffety, and scaffolding safety regulations.

• WRCCRF

  Wind River Reasearch Crane Saftey Protocol

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