We are well aware of the benefits trees provide our communities. However in order to keep them healthy and thriving, trees require maintenance. Tree-care professionals work in one of the most hazardous occupations – and injuries and fatalities are on the rise. If you are a home owner – please hire only companies that are qualified, are certified arborists, and maintain strict safety standards. If you are a tree-care professional, please always work safely, do not cut corners, and if something feels wrong – Stop immediately and correct any potential safety issues.
The Tree Care Industry Association tracks injuries and fatalities in the tree-care industry. TCIA learned of 153 tree care-related occupational incidents in calendar year 2016. Ninety-two of them were fatal. A report in the most recent issue of ArborAge provides what TCIA knows about these incidents from the media accounts.