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Too many tree planters have their planting season, and income, cut short by accidental injury. The following information explains common tree planting injuries and what you can do to prevent them! Body parts most often injured |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Ave | |
| Time | % | % | % | % | % | % | % | % |
| 5:45 - 7:44 | 5.9 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| 7:45 - 9:44 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 16.4 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.6 | 14.2 | 14.9 |
| 9:45 - 11:44 | 27.5 | 28.3 | 23.4 | 25.4 | 27.4 | 28.2 | 25.7 | 26.5 |
| 11:45 - 13:44 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 17.6 | 17.0 | 13.0 | 14.4 | 16.5 | 15.7 |
| 13:45 - 15:44 | 17.6 | 17.7 | 20.8 | 20.6 | 23.2 | 18.8 | 17.7 | 19.5 |
| 15:45 - 17:44 | 11.2 | 12.4 | 13.9 | 12.6 | 12.3 | 14.0 | 15.7 | 13.1 |
| 17:45 - 19:44 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 6.0 | 3.9 |
| 19:45 - 5:44 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| Source: WCB, based on wage loss claims, 1984-1993.
To prevent yourself from being injured while tree planting you should:
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