Some Must Have Safety Tips For A DIY Tree Trimming Job

Each and every job requires that we must follow a set of safety tips especially jobs related to big and huge trees as it can cause damage to you, your property or neighbouring properties. If you are planning for a DIY windsor tree trimming job then you are reading a perfect article for the safety tips you must follow before.

You must have trimmed some trees before, might be small trees but trimming a huge tree involves risks and safety tips must be followed in performing such jobs. Trimming a large tree will require climbing, pruning, equipment that you might not use before and many such things. In such cases, a main cause of death is falling from height hence you must be perfectly trained for dealing with heights and be safe.

Following are some of the safety tips you must follow for a DIY Tree

• Pre-Job Analysis: This is very necessary as you must know the requirements of the job. A pre-job analysis must include everything that is required including tools, equipment, weather conditions, tree’s exact condition.
• Have A Co-Worker: Always have a partner or a co-worker so that if you need to climb sometimes during the job, your partner is there on the ground to help you out.
• Wear the right PPE: You must wear the safety gloves, clothing, safety shoes, safety glasses for eyes and sometimes ear protection while using chaps and gauntlets.
• Ensure Passersby safety: If your site is near a road or something then you must ensure the passengers safety and also your partner’s.
• Avoid use of conductive tools near power lines: Tools such as ladders or pole trimmers that can conduct electricity if they come in contact must be avoided from use as it can be a risk to your life.
• Inspect your tree thoroughly: You must know the exact condition of your tree, branches, and limbs. While climbing it should happen that a branch breaks from which you were taking support. Use aerial lift if the tree is unsafe for climbing.

Just follow the above safety tips and you can also go for consulting santa rosa certified arborist for more tips.