How Important Is Safety While Trimming Trees?

Did you know that tree trimming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States? Each year, thousands of professional and amateur tree trimmers end up in the emergency room. So, before you grab a chainsaw, keep in mind how important safety is while trimming trees.

What makes tree trimming so treacherous?
The combination of (1) ladders, (2) high places, (3) machinery, (4) large branches, and (5) unstable tree limbs often come together to cause tree trimming accidents. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for tree trimmers to suffer head injuries and broken bones when a trimming goes awry.

While many yard tasks are well within the capabilities of a homeowner to complete, you should hire a professional tree trimming company to handle all but the most minor of tree care jobs. A tree care company knows how to perform tree work safely and efficiently properly.

Choose a qualified tree trimming company
If you do a quick smartphone search for a tree trimming company in your area, you’ll receive a vast array of tree care business ads. Sadly, though, the tree care industry is rife with dishonest and poorly trained contractors. Protect your pocketbook and your property by insisting that any tree care company that you’re considering has

• Certified Arborist on staff
• Background checked employees
• Appropriate licensing and insurance
• Observes all OSHA and tree care industry standards

Unless your tree has become an immediate hazard, such as through storm damage, experts recommend that you avoid tree trimming during the fall. It’s better to leave the trimming undone until the end of winter, and again in the summer.

Make sure that you choose a tree care company that practices outstanding customer service. After all, with so many tree care contractors to choose from, why would you settle for anything less than an easy to work with and affordable one?

Lastly, trimming your tree is a serious undertaking that requires skill and proper equipment. Given the risks to life and property, you’re better off paying an expert to tackle this yard maintenance task.
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We don’t work on live trees, but we have the expertise and experience necessary to safely and affordably handle all of your residential stump removal and stump grinding needs. Contact us at Buffalo Stump Removal for solutions to your tree stump problem.
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