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Feb 26, Tree cutting and power line safety Always look for nearby power lines before beginning to cut down any tree. Call the local utility before cutting down any tree that might fall into a power line. Treat all power lines as energized. Never climb or attempt to fell a tree that has a limb caught in a power line.

Dec 12, Idaho Power: Idaho power states that if a tree falls on power lines due to severe weather by saying: “When severe weather causes trees or other vegetation to fall across power lines, creating power outages, we cut the trees and brush so poles and lines can be replaced and re-energized. Disposal of any wood, limbs or debris resulting from this. 4 – Tree Trimming Safety. Greatest Dangers. The most common types of serious tree trimming accidents are: 1.

Electrocution. You can be seriously injured or killed if you come into contact. with an electric line.

The climbing cradle helped hold the victim in place while he made his cuts with the chainsaw.

2. Falling From Trees. You can be seriously injured or killed if you fall from a tree. 3. Being Struck by Trees or LimbsFile Size: 1MB. That’s why you should always stay at least 10 feet away from power lines and follow these safety tips: 1.

Look up before planting or pruning trees and work at a safe distance by keeping yourself and tools at least 10 feet 2. Stay away from downed power lines and call if you see a downed line. Sep 21, Cutting down trees near power lines can be a dangerous and laborious task. If the tree’s branches are within 5 to 10 feet of a power line, many power companies require you to contact them before pruning or felling the tree.

Hook a 3/8-inch cable as high as possible to the tree. Here are a few tips to avoid trees in wires: Look for power lines before pruning trees and large shrubs. If lines are anywhere near the tree, don’t attempt any tree Never climb a tree in order to prune it. Even if the wires aren’t currently touching the tree, remember that the tree’s Wearing.

Asking city officials to remove a dangerous tree requires immediate action to avoid injury to passers-by and eliminate the threat of possible electrocution if the tree, or part of the tree, falls on overhead power lines, which could endanger both property and the general public.