安全第一 SOURCE: Alex shigo 1991 modern arboriculture

安全第一或是生命不長久
安全必需是我們的目標安全必需是我們首要關注的否則，我們不會在這裡

Safety first 

安全第一
1.以下是專業人士實踐與了解的一些安全守則
2.作好工作計畫，不要只是在工作
3.只有作過訓練的事才可以去做
4.在電線附近工作之前，先接受適當培訓
5.全程穿著安全裝備
6.當你生病或是累的時後，不要工作
7.不要忽視傷口和傷痕
8.閱讀所有的意外報告
9.愛惜電動機具，並正確安全使用
10.在進入樹木工作之前，檢查好工具與裝備
11.工作時後要專心
12.將所有的電導體視為帶電狀態
13.不要讓電動機具與裝備超出作業極限
14.小心移除樹枝，必要的話使用流纜
15.要小心避免鏈鋸的反彈
16.計畫好切割的方法，不要夾鋸
17.作最後切割之前，先移除殘枝
18.不要把攀爬繩掛在脆弱的樹枝上
19.定期舉行安全會議
20.了解急救技術

safety first or life won’t last
Safety must be our target
Safety must be our first concern
Or else, we will not be here long
Safety first
Here are some safety rules professionals know and practice:
Plan your work, don’t “just do it.”
Do only what you have been trained to do.
Have proper training before working near power lines.
Wear safety gear at all times.
do not work when you are sick or tired.
Do not ignore cuts and bruises.
Report all accidents.
Respect power tools and use them correctly and safely.
check tools and equipment before you go into the tree.
Concentrate on your job.
Treat all electrical conductors as energized.
do not force power tools and equipment beyond their limits.
Remove branches with care, using ropes when necessary.
Be alert to avoid chainsaw kickback.
Plan your cuts and do not bind your saw.
Stub cut branches before making the final cut.
do not put climbing ropes over weak branches.
Have regular safety meetings.
Know first aid techniques.