The Dangers of Tree Removal
Tree service work in general is hazardous, but tree removal is especially dangerous. Successfully felling a tree requires understanding of tree physics, biology, dangerous tools, advanced cutting techniques, and more. Homeowners who try out their own tree removal may be damaged by slipping limbs, malfunctioning equipment, or the tree itself.
Common tree removal risks include:
Electric power lines. Working near vitality lines is dangerous, and you ought to always presume that the wire connections are live. If you, your tools, or the tree hits a power line, you may knock out the energy in town – if you’re lucky. Most likely, you will be electrocuted. Another myth homeowners may consider about electricity lines is that the dark coating to them is insulation. This isn’t true. The black coating on electric power lines is weather-proofing for the metal cable. You are able to still get electrocuted through the weather-proofing.
Inappropriate equipment. OSHA requires tree removal pros to wear protecting gear from check out toe. Tree attention experts are also been trained in using equipment such as string saws, ropes, cranes, and solid wood chippers to securely fell and get rid of a tree. Homeowners would want all of this equipment – and the essential expertise – to execute a successful and safe removal. Without it, they expose themselves to pointless risk.
Decaying wood. A useless or dying tree is often decaying from the within out, which makes it extremely unstable. Even pros sometimes use cranes to eliminate such deadwood. If you believe your tree is starting to decay, find a professional to remove it before it collapses without warning. You will discover critical tree biology techniques to understand when removing decayed trees, so professional help is usually necessary.
Gravity. After the tree begins falling, you haven’t any control over where it runs. It also might not exactly fall the way you expect it to, even though you try to effect it with carefully slash indentations or ropes. Negative judgment could lead to the tree dropping on homes, electricity lines, or people.
In short, homeowners should never attempt their own tree removal. It isn’t worth the risk, and can likely cause more problems than it solves.
Geddie’s Tree Service
5335 Robinhood Village Dr #126, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
http://www.geddiestree.com
(336) 505-9080