FACTS

1. Every year people are seriously injured or killed while doing tree work. Most people injured have extensive experience in tree work.
2. Common causes of injuries include falls from heights, being struck by falling objects, working around power lines, musculoskeletal disorders, exposure to noise, working with equipment and sun exposure.
3. Cutting down trees is dangerous, especially if it is not done by an experienced tree cutter or logger.
4. Most injuries from chainsaw use are due to “kickback”. Kickback occurs when the tip of the chainsaw hits a hard object such as a knot in the wood and kicks back towards […]

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