The Best Ways To Be Safe When Lumber Jacking

| Tuesday, June 19, 2012
By Dave Gibbs


Tree cutting in the US is regulated by the National Tree Regulation Standard. This standard is wholly based on the basic principle of tree replacement as laid out by the replacement ordinance. When cutting trees, you are allowed to fell as many as you want as long as you replace the number that you bring down. Having said that, most states and cities all over America have their own individual regulations which put a bigger emphasis on the preserving trees.

Tree Cutting Safety Procedures

Almost all lumber cutters would agree that tree clearing and trimming is truly a macho task, in fact it is an activity that a lot of men would love to do. Even so, the cutting down of trees should be done according to the following basic safety tips as it is something that can lead to severe property or bodily damage.

Pie cuts are used to manage the way that a falling will come down. But, this is not used all the time. Power saws are the main sorts of tree trimming instruments adopted across America. They usually include manuals that give instructions on how to cut a tree. They do deliver useful insights into the process of tree cutting, however, different trees require different felling approaches. First things first, never try to use a chainsaw whilst on a step ladder. All too frequently, this technique has led to horror accidents after the tree limb topples the ladder and leaves you and your chainsaw into the air.

Stay clear of the using the four legged ladder meant for painters and decorators as well as the three legged one for trimming tasks. This is since the painter's ladder is meant for use on solid surfaces while the trimming ladder manages rather effectively on uneven and rough areas. However, these ladders are not designed for tree cutting or trimming that requires bigger limbs and power saws.

Never use the power saw to cut any tree limb that is hanging over your head.

Hold the power saw with both of your hands. Stay away from those fancy one-handed operations or showoffs. Place both feet firmly on the ground when operating the saw.

Always wear personal protective equipment such as leg chaps, hearing and eye protection along with heavy industrial boots.

Prevent any kind of drunkenness before chopping a tree. It is pretty dangerous to operate power tools whilst under the influence.

Tree trimming and cutting experts advise against going for the larger cuts without having a qualified pro in attendance to monitor and give assistance. It is more desirable to leave these cuts to tree cutting professionals as they have the knowledge and the appropriate equipment for the job. Apart from the power saws, there are other sorts of tree trimming equipment. They include:

Safety harnesses, like the climbing saddle, which gives safety during tree pruning. Climbing ropes, they facilitate the effective and safeguarded climbing of a tree.

Chip vans, used in jobs with a commercial magnitude.

Chipper and poles saws, the chipper shaves the tree branches into small-scale bark-sized pieces and enables the easier disposal or reselling of the same. Pole saws are modest power saws that are fixed on extension sticks. They help the operator to reach much higher branches easily and efficiently.

After you remove the tree itself, there is the removal of tree stumps and this has a tendency to be a laborious and tough task for the uninitiated.




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