Three Common Dangers Of DIY Tree Removal
If you have a tree on your property that you need to be removed, be very careful before you decide to go the DIY route. This is because tree removal is inherently dangerous, especially to those without the skills and experience. Here are some of the dangers you may experience depending on your exact circumstances:
The Tree May Fall On a Power Line
Any tree standing near a power line isn't a good candidate for DIY removal because it may fall on the power line. At best, this may damage the power infrastructure and leave you and your neighbors with a power blackout. There is also the risk that the falling power line may fall on you or touch other conductors and electrocute you or give you a nasty shock if you are lucky. Even if the power line isn't completely downed, it may send a power surge through the houses in the neighborhood. Such a serious power surge can cause electrical fires, electrical shocks or fry electrical and electronic items online at the time of the accident.
Weak Trees May Fall Prematurely
Another danger you may face is the risk of a premature tree fall. If you are cutting a tree, you need to time its fall so that you can get out of the way to avoid injuries. This isn't normal difficult with strong trees, but it's tricky with trees that have been weakened by disease, lighting strike, drought, flood, and physical damage or any other thing that can interfere with the life of a tree. For example, if a tree has a rotten or hollow trunk, it may fall as soon as the bark is cut. There are also cases where the cutting action causes vibrations on the tree that causes weak branches to fall, causing injury.
The Tree Removal Equipment May Cause Injury
If you have never handled a chainsaw before, then you don't know how powerful and dangerous it can be. Apart from the common danger of a kickback from the chainsaw, there is also the danger of the saw accidentally falling on your leg or feet or getting caught up in your clothing. The chainsaw's teeth are sharp and rotate at a high speed, which means such an accident can easily leave you with a severed limb.
Therefore, don't rush into DIY tree removal, especially if you have never tried it. Professional tree removal companies have skilled workers and safety equipment for handling the dangers; use them instead. To learn more, contact a company like R. L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc.