Tree rescue manual | Page 8

Lanyard compression rescue
190
Bottom-up rescue on partially failed stem
191
2.4.7
Casualty support
192
Chest harness
192
Stretchers in tree worker rescue
193
Use of stretchers with rescue elevated work platforms .
193
2.4.8
Common arborist injuries and response priorities
194
Standard first aid principles
194
Urgent care directions
195
Primary survey
195
Common arborist injuries
197
2.5 Tree hazard control measures 204
2.5.1 Bracing an anchor point 204 Force vector analysis of bracing systems 204
2.5.2
Guying a tree
206
Location of attachment point in the failed tree
207
Rope strength
208
Rope elasticity
212
Availability of suitable anchors
214
Use of multiple guy lines
216
Front guying
216
2.5.3 Strapping a split tree 217
3 Appendices 218
3.1 Preparation for tree rescue 219
Skill set
219
Training requirements
219
Capacity testing
220
Sample refresher assessment form
221
Equipment requirements for tree access and rescues
224
3.2 Glossary 225
3.3 Applicable standards 229 3.4 References 230
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