As such, there are no permit requirements to remove trees on private property.

Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), has kicked off a worker safety awareness campaign to prevent injuries and death caused by serious hazards associated with tree trimming and removal work.

Recently, many townships in New Jersey are starting to preserve more trees by creating ordinances that protect ones on private properties.

The MOSH Training and Education Outreach Unit offers free seminars, publications, and speakers at locations across the State to provide Maryland employers and employees with information about MOSH. This section describes current OSHA standards that apply to tree removal operations, regardless of whether they are within the scope of the Logging operations standard.

CSHOs shall evaluate compliance with the following General Industry standards for all tree removal operations. This section does not limit enforcement of any other applicable OSHA standard or the General Duty Clause, Section (a) of Effective Date: August 21, (2) Employees not directly involved in the removal operation shall be beyond the area where the tree could fall and at a minimum distance of twice the tree’s height as practicable. (3) An escape route free from debris and other obstructions for employees shall be established before cutting any standing tree or Author: Debbie Stone.

Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) - Division of Labor and Industry. Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) works to improve the safety and health of Maryland's working men and women in both the public and private sector by providing consultation services, outreach and educational programs, establishing partnerships, setting and enforcing standards, and encouraging.

Effective March 29,the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review granted emergency status to the repeal of Regulations and adoption of new Regulations COMARMOSH Consultation Education and Training Program.