Preventing Chain Saw Injuries During Tree Removal after a Hurricane
Be aware of the risk of chain saw injury during tree removal "Each year, approximately 36,000 people are treated in hospital emergency departments for injuries from using chain saws. The potential risk of injury increases after hurricanes and other natural disasters, when chain saws are widely used to remove fallen or partially fallen trees and tree branches."
Date Published
September 2005
September 2005
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control
Atlanta, GA (US)
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Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet, Electronic File
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet, Electronic File
Sub-Topics
Storms, Safety Issues
Storms, Safety Issues
State(s)/Region(s)
National
National
Keywords
Chainsaw, Chainsaw, Safety, Safety, Storms, Storms
Chainsaw, Chainsaw, Safety, Safety, Storms, Storms
