Comment from Lanphear, Lauren, Forest City Tree Protection Co., Inc.

I am strongly in favor of OSHA developing a safety standard specific to Tree Care Operations as opposed to applying safety standards to our tree care industry that were developed specifically for other industries, such as forestry. However, I think it is imperative that any Tree Care Operations standard adopted by OSHA be based upon the existing ANSI 133 Safety Standard and that once adopted, OSHA continue to look to Z-133 as technologies and methodologies advance in the years to come. The ANSI Z-133 Safety Standard was developed by an industry consensus group and represents the the best means by which to ensure safety of the worker in Tree Care Operations. Thank You.