Windthrow is caused by strong winds or storms resulting in trees uprooted either partialıyor wholly and cracks, breaks. and curves in the trunk. elearance of windthrow trees under excessive tension are extremely dangerous. Beeause of these risks, workers to be sent to windthrow areas mu st be given special training about the risks and eutting techniques. The layout of work should be earefully planned, proper equipments should be used and speeial cutting techniques by experienced workers should be employed during the elearance of windthrow. All the se preeautions provide oceupational safety and also deerease accidents leading injury or fatality.