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What are the Dangers of Cutting Down a Tree?

5/14/2018

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You have a tree that needs to come down. A professional tree company seems pricey, so you are contemplating doing it yourself. Tree removal carries a lot of risks, some obvious, some hidden. We will go through some of the dangers of cutting down a tree.
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Gravity
​This is the most common danger. Climbing in a tree can get you really far off the ground. ALWAYS wear a fall arrest harness without exception when you are climbing in a tree. Some of the branches on a tree may look healthy, but may have some signs of damage you do not notice. Even with proper footing, using chainsaws can cause you to shift your weight and may lead to a fall.

Tools
Chainsaws make doing tree work a lot easier. They can also quickly injure. Wear at least leather work gloves, a face shield, and leather chaps when dealing with a chainsaw. Never try to cut something the chainsaw was not designed to cut. Small hard objects may be launched out by the chainsaw. Never cut with the chainsaw close to your face. Do not cut anything directly overhead. Be sure to maintain the chainsaw according to it's manual. 

​Ropes are a necessary tool for tree work. They make the job safer and easier. They are a lumberjack's friend. A worn out rope is a false friend. Inspect every foot of rope you will use when cutting down a tree as if your life depended on it, because it will. A rope breaking during a tree job can have devastating consequences. If your rope is worn, throw it away and get a new one.

Falling Tools
​Tools fall all the time. When working with heights, these drops can lead to injury. Be sure that others working with you are wearing hard hats. No one should be underneath anyone who is performing tree work. Which also leads to...

​Branches
​Branches are a lot heavier than they look. The momentum of these branches can kill if they land on you. Branches cut while tree trimming will bounce off other branches on the way down which will cause them to land far from where they were originally cut. Again, stay clear of the area beneath anyone doing tree work.

Tree Trunks
​Tree trunks are a different beast all together. These will kill if they land on anyone. Tree trunks can cut right through houses and cars. If a full tree trunk is felled, it can damage pipes and utilities buried beneath the ground. Sometimes you will find a tree trunk to be partially or fully hollow from insect damage. This can cause a weak point that will make the tree fall in a hard to predict pattern. The need for caution cannot be overstated when cutting a tree trunk.

Electrocution
​Trees are often near power lines. Accidentally touching a power line can mean lights out. If the branches are close to touching the power lines, you should leave this job to a professional. Heights with chainsaws are dangerous enough without adding the element of electrocution. Contact your power company and they may trim away the branches or even cut down the tree for you.

Weather
​A quick change in weather is always a possibility in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A strong uptick in wind or a freak thunderstorm can make the conditions for cutting down a tree dangerous. Always check the weather forecast prior to starting your tree removal project. 



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I was surprised when you said that tree branches are heavier than they look and can actually gather enough momentum to cause mortal harm to someone. My husband and I don't think the hardwood tree in our front yard is doing very well and were considering watching DIY videos about how to remove it. Thanks for letting me know why it'd be much smarter to leave the job to a professional instead!

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11/19/2020 02:49:59 pm

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3/4/2021 01:49:20 pm

My sister would really like to clear some land in the corner of her backyard because it will work a lot better for her. She would really like to get some help from a professional in order to clear it to build a new shed. Thanks for explaining how the make the job safer, and easier by using ropes around the tree.

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4/7/2021 11:57:17 pm

You made a good point when you shared that it is important to have the necessary tools when cutting a tree down. My uncle just mentioned the other day that he is thinking of removing the tree in front of his house since it has blocked the way to the new garage. I will suggest to him looking for a reliable service that has the necessary equipment to cut it down safely.

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5/20/2021 03:44:46 pm

It was really interesting when you mentioned that ropes are a necessary tool for bringing down a tree. It seems like it would be important to pull a tree down in the right spot. A professional service would probably be able to do this in the safest manner.

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6/7/2021 08:18:29 am

Being in the tree industry myself, so many people don't understand the dangers of removing a tree on their own. In the end, it is better to have a certified tree service company do it and much safer.

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Doing a tree removal can be dangerous if you don't know what your doing.

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7/29/2021 09:49:01 am

I like that you mentioned that chainsaws can make the job faster but also can be more dangerous. There is this huge tree in my parents' backyard that they want to cut down. I think I will recommend hiring someone to do it so that no one gets injured.

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Wow, I never realized just how dangerous tree trunks can actually be when they're handled wrongly. The fact that they can cause lethal injuries is the scariest part of it all to me, especially since the tree we need to be removed has quite a thick and wide trunk. I'll have a tree service expert assist me with this so no one gets hurt.

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