Naturally, the time comes when your valuable tree suffers from either old age or diseases. Eventually, this will lead to it being removed for safety reasons. Disposing of a dead or decaying tree has plenty of options in which, the most in-demand choice is through complete tree removal or tree grinding process.
Tree care work is one of the most hazardous jobs in the world. However, tree removal is even far more dangerous and risky work. A successful tree removal activity requires in-depth knowledge of tree physics, biology, dangerous tools, advanced cutting technique, and many more. Fortunately, tree removal work is not that tough of a job anymore. Plenty of tree care services and certified arborists are now gaining popularity and hiring one is trouble-free. Thus, it is highly advisable for homeowners to not attempt their own tree removal as it may cause injury by falling libs, malfunctioning equipment, or the tree itself. To identify some of the major risk in tree removal, below are list of the most common:
Decaying Wood
If a tree starts and shows signs of decay, find a professional to evaluate your tree and maybe advise for the tree’s immediate removal. This is to eliminate the risk of collapsing without warning and may result in safety risk in personal and property. A dead or dying tree is often decaying from the inside out, making it extremely unstable, so professional help is always necessary to cater the critical tree biology process when removing decayed trees.
Inappropriate Equipment
Tree care professionals are trained in using equipment such as chain saws, ropes, cranes, and wood chippers to safely fell and dispose of a tree. OSHA even requires tree removal professionals to wear protective gear from head to toe.Homeowners would need all of this equipment – and the requisite expertise – to perform a successful and safe removal. Without it, they expose themselves to unnecessary risk.
Gravity
Once the tree starts falling, you have no control over where it goes. It also may not fall the way you expect it to, even if you try to influence it with carefully cut indentations or ropes. The poor judgment could result in the tree falling on homes, power lines, or people.
Working Near Powerlines
One of the most dangerous situations is working near a power line. This puts a high risk in tree removal activity and should, as much as possible, be done by a professional. Homeowners attempting their own tree removal may face the trouble of hitting the power line and can knock out the power in your neighborhood. Else, you could get electrocuted if you, your tools, or the tree hits the power line. You should always assume that the wires are live to maintain and always consider safety as your first priority.
In short, homeowners should never attempt their own tree removal. It is not worth the risk, and will likely cause more problems. If you have a tree that needs to be removed, you should always consider seeking a professional and trained arborist for the job.
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