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Six weeks after a storm, New Zealand warns farmers against unsafe tree cleanup, citing injuries and deaths, urging professional help.
Six weeks after a severe storm damaged Southland’s trees, WorkSafe New Zealand warns farmers about deadly risks in cleanup efforts, citing multiple serious injuries including a man who fell four meters and another with a severed tendon.
With few trained contractors available, many are using unsafe methods like tractor-assisted tree removal and improper chainsaw use, often without training.
WorkSafe stresses that storm-damaged trees are unpredictable and urges farmers to hire certified professionals, emphasizing safety over self-reliance.
The agency is enforcing rules and highlighting that agriculture remains one of New Zealand’s deadliest industries, with 14 worker deaths in 2024.
Seis semanas después de una tormenta, Nueva Zelanda advierte a los agricultores contra la limpieza insegura de árboles, citando lesiones y muertes, instando a la ayuda profesional.