What is a Dutchman cut?

Dutchman. The seat that interferes with the smooth closing of the notch. Caused when one of the notch cuts is made too deep and extends beyond the endpoint of the other notch cut, known as “Bypass”.

What are important things to consider before felling a tree?

6 steps to successful tree felling

Plan ahead. When it comes to tree removal by using a chainsaw, preparation is key.
Check the felling direction. Continue by determining the felling direction by carefully studying the tree.
Prune the trunk.
Decide on cutting technique.
Check for diseases.
Choose your tool.

What is a Humboldt notch?

The Humboldt notch is another common notch when cutting trees. In this notch, the top cut is made horizontally, while the base goes in at an upward point. In this type of notch, the kickback over the stump may be bigger, so it is not perfect for inclining trees.

What does barber chair mean when cutting a tree?

For those who are unfamiliar with the term, a barber chair is when a tree violently splits vertically and hinges somewhere over your head. This is most often a hazard when you fell trees with pronounced lean in the same direction that gravity is pulling on them.

Why is it called a barber chair?

A barber chair occurs when a tree being felled delaminates vertically before the hinge is cut thin enough to bend. The term refers to the sliding action of the old style barber chair that positioned patrons in a head down, feet up position so the barber could more easily shave with the straight razor.

When should trees be cut down?

Signs and symptoms that your tree is dead

Decay-producing fungi, such as mushrooms, growing at the base of the trunk.
Chipped or peeling bark and cracks in the trunk.
Cavities in the trunk or large scaffold branches.
Dead or hanging branches in the upper crown.
Fine twigs without living buds near the ends of branches.

What is felling method?

Felling is the process of cutting down trees, an element of the task of logging. The person cutting the trees is a feller. A feller buncher is a machine capable of felling a single large tree or grouping and felling several small ones simultaneously.

Can I fell trees on my land?

The reality is you are permitted to prune or cut down any tree on your land, regardless of whether it is healthy or not, if it is not subject to a Tree Preservation Order or located with a conservation area.

How do you deal with a barber chair tree?

How Can a Barberchair Situation Be Avoided?

Call a Professional. Ok so you probably saw that coming and expected I would leave it for ht last item in the list.
Cut the back cut exactly level with the bottom of the face cut.
Don’t cut trees with a severe lean.
Avoid cutting species prone to barber chair.

How to report an OSHA tree care hazard?

To report an emergency, file a complaint with OSHA or ask a safety and health question, call 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA). Tree care hazards are addressed in specific OSHA standards for recordkeeping and general industry.

How to report an emergency in the tree care industry?

What are the industry standards for tree care?

The tree care industry must comply with all the general industry standards ( 29 CFR 1910 ). OSHA maintains a listing of the most frequently cited standards for specified 6-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.

What are the hazards of tree care work?

Tree Care Work: Falls and Falling Object Hazards There are many serious hazards in tree care work. This Hazard Bulletin focuses on the hazards from falls and falling objects which can result in serious injuries or death. These hazards also account for a high proportion of the tree care fatalities investigated by Federal OSHA.