Chainsaw Safety Tips for Spring Cleaning

By Travis Dill
tdill@wdio.com

Fallen trees in Northland after a harsh winter and strong winds of spring, but think twice before you start the chainsaw to clean up the yard. Accidents and injuries can be more expensive than hiring professionals, and who might be looked capable of without disturbing noises.

The enthusiasm of the chainsaw can get on your nerves, but owning a business means Tree Care Louise Levy hear every day.

"Well, I never tire of hearing the chainsaw," said Levy. "The battery-powered chain saw only reduces the assault on the ears a little."

He loved the peace battery demonstrates new chainsaw and a dozen other professionals in Duluth.

Steve Hagen Midwest Stihl swung new products at Ace Hardware castle graft. He chainsaws produce less than 80 decibels of noise earplugs are not obliged to use them. If the battery is green energy by Hagen.

"One of the main reasons the most important things is that there are no emissions. Has no fumes to breathe in. Of course going to be more environmentally friendly because they do not have excess gas fumes that can cause pollution," said Hagen.

But the battery does not mean less power or the risk of injury to the operator.

"I'm going to tell you the statistics of accident reports for my profession, and they are not enough. Did you always wear a helmet, always protect your ears, always protect your eyes, always protect your feet and protect your hands," said Levy.

Dr. Sam Harms supported. Associates orthopedist he said about 5 injuries from power tools every summer looks.

"It can be a small incision or cut. Could penetrate deep concern to tendons or nerves. Course, you can break the bone, and if it goes beyond that, in fact, you can cut your finger," Harms said.

He said it can lead to permanent loss of mobility, and he had some advice.

"I think, let the professionals is a great idea. Surgery is expensive. The cost of care is expensive," Harms said.

Thus, a medical certificate good excuse to leave work in the garden. If you need to be experts recommend the use of protective equipment, do not work alone, and communicate with your team.

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