BS 3998:1989

This standard covers all aspects of work to be undertaken on trees. It provides recommendations on the process involved in any tree work starting with the assessment and inspection phases before work takes place and covering all of the detailed operations such as pruning, treatment of wounds and crown management.Cross References:BS 462BS 873BS 1397BS 2763BS 4043BS 4423BS 4428BS 4928BS 5240:Part 1BS 5837Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974Food and Environment Protection Act 1985Protection of Eyes Regulations 1974Safety Signs Regulations 1980Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981Control of Pesticides Regulations 198679/117/EEC