A part of maintaining the neatness, safeness, and attractiveness of your property entails the cutting of a tree. But before you bring that tree down, you first need to know how to cut it safely. There are hazards and risks included in chopping down a tree, but ensuring that the necessary safeguards & techniques are in place can help reduce these hazards and risks.
The most glaring hazard when it comes to cutting a tree is the tree itself. If the first cuts are not done right, it can bend away from your intended direction. The wrong use of cutting tools may also cause it to fall in the wrong direction, threatening lives and property.
Before you cut a tree, make sure that the tree is safe to cut in the first place. If it is too big or rotten from within, call a professional to cut your tree for you. If the tree is sturdy and not too big enough to pose any danger, you should be fine to do this alone.
You should clear the immediate radius surrounding the tree before cutting it. Proceed to create the forecutby making a V-shaped groove on the side where you want the tree to fall, that groove will produce a wedge & the forecut will ensure that the tree safely falls toward the right direction. Then, go to the opposite side and saw horizontally up to a depth one-third of the way through the tree.
Sometimes, you need to remove the branches first before you can cut the tree. The hazard related to this activity is the danger of you falling from a considerable height. Using bulky tools and turning away from your centre of gravity can cause a fatal fall. Thus, when you’re working with a ladder, fasten the ladder onto the tree you are working on before going up. You can also wear a harness tied to one of the sturdy, thick, and rot-free branches that will serve as your scaffold.
The process of removing the branches also exposes you to branches and trunk that could hit you. Find a helper who can assist you. They can help bring down the branches safely as you cut them. They can also aid in removing all branches close to the ground.
A power or communication line near the tree you have to cut serves as another life-threatening hazard. It’s best to notify your local electric provider before cutting the tree or its branches, especially if the branches are growing near the electric wires. Ask them if they can temporarily shut down that specific power line. They can also ground their lines during the duration of your tree cutting operation.
But even with these safety measures, you should assume that the wires are still live while working. Be careful not to touch or cut any of these wires when you cut the branches off. Make sure that the branches fall away from the wires.
Using a chainsaw makes it convenient to topple a tree but it can be a deadly tool when mishandled. If it is your first time using a chainsaw, read the user manual first to understand what you need to do in order to use it safely.
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