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The rule is a concept we can use to emphasize the importance of using an escape route. Review of where tree falling accidents and fatalities occurred revealed that 90% of all accidents and fatalities happen within the first 15 seconds of the tree falling and within 5 feet of the base of the felled tree. May 02, The second high danger zone is a quarter-circle area in the direction opposite the felling direction. You can be hurt in this area if the trunk jumps the stump, sets back, or the tree barber chairs.

Escape Route. Your escape route is in the degree angles between these danger bushleaning.barted Reading Time: 2 mins.

Jan 01, Escape routes when felling trees are something to be respected.

The top of the notch should be the shallowest part of the cut, while the bottom of the notch will be the deepest area of the cut.

I found a video on YouTube of a European logger. He was competent with logging, but not with"crowd control." 6 minutes 10 seconds into the video you see him with a friend. This guy is not standing in a safe place. Watch Estimated Reading Time: 7 mins. Escape Routes Danger Zone Holding Wood Back Cut Face Cuts Escape Route Escape Route Escape Route Prepare Two Escape Routes Minimum of 20 Feet from Stump 45o to the Sides and Back Use Large Tree or Rock for Protection Felling Direction Never Attempt to Escape Directly Behind the Tree .

Dec 09, Plan an escape route for after the tree falls. Once you get to know the area around you, you can establish a route to walk in as the tree is falling.

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You should never stand or walk in front or behind a falling tree. Make sure there is a clear path to walk in and step at least 15 feet ( m) to the side of the tree as it falls%(6).