Understanding the Basic Safety Tips When Trimming Your Trees
Trimming limbs and branches from a tree rather than removing it completely can be dangerous and require a specific set of skills including climbing and pruning, often with portable power tools like chainsaws or trimmers. Reaching tall branches can put a person at risk for falls or electrocution if they bump into power lines. The two leading causes of death while tree pruning is falling from heights and electrocution. Understanding basic tree pruning safety is important to avoid a tree pruning accident. Here are top tree trimming safety tips to know.
Do an inspection of the tree before climbing
Look for dead or weak tree limbs and break or cut off any that are dead. Never rely on dead, weak, or split branches for support. Place your feet and hands on separate limbs as you climb and only move one step at a time. If the tree is unsafe to climb, an aerial lift may be necessary.
Keep a safe distance from power lines
If your tree pruning job requires you to get within 10 feet of energized power lines, the job must be done by trained and experienced line-clearance tree trimmers. A second tree trimmer is required within normal voice communication range. Contact the utility company to de-energize and ground the lines before you proceed with your work.
Work with a partner
If you need to climb up into a tree then it is best to work with a partner who can stay on the ground while you trim. A partner is required for work within 10 feet of power lines.
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