Tree service work is a hazardous job, and it is essential that the right safety equipment is used to protect workers from potential injuries. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, face protectors, safety goggles, shoes, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and hearing protection are all necessary for tree service work. Climbing equipment such as safety harnesses, belts, ropes, cords, slings and carabiners should also be used to keep workers safe in the tree. Tree removal experts also take extra precautions to ensure their safety.
They never work during inclement weather as the risk increases with bad weather. Before starting work, they examine the site for any hazards such as weak limbs, broken branches, dead or rotting wood, insects or poisonous plants. They also check for power lines nearby and plan ahead to determine the best way to knock down the tree. Basic tree service team workers must wear face protectors, steel-toed boots and protective goggles at all times while working.
Tree climbers should have the right goggles, steel-toed boots, climbing ropes, the right saddle and the appropriate helmet when working on trees. If someone shows up without safety equipment, it is best to tell them that they won't need your services. Tree removal professionals also take a variety of precautions and measures to protect themselves from falling branches and potential injuries. They use their safety equipment at all times and plan ahead before starting work.
They drop the tree with a rope to guide it to the yard where no one is in danger of being injured and keep the tree away from power lines to avoid electrocutions or blackouts. Tree pruning is also commonly done to reduce the size of the tree if the branches rub against houses or hang too low on sidewalks. Arborists use a variety of different tools and equipment to complete most jobs when it comes to tree care. As a homeowner, before hiring a tree service company, you should ask if they use all the necessary safety equipment and the right equipment to complete the job.
Being in the tree care business is dangerous which is why homeowners are advised to hire a professional tree service company rather than trying to complete their own tree care. During the tree removal process, professionals follow a procedure that takes down the tree as safely as possible for them and for the owner.
