Tree care and grounds

Chainsaw PPE, felling technique and aerial climbing systems — the technique notes that keep tree and grounds work planned rather than improvised.

Fig. 04 — Aerial chainsaw work in the canopy

16 technique notes

Choosing equipmentChainsaw Protective ClothingRead →Choosing equipmentChoosing a Helmet System for Chainsaw and Grounds WorkRead →Product infoHearing Protection for Chainsaw and Power Tool UseRead →Product infoEye and Face Protection for Tree Care WorkRead →Basic techniquesAssessing a Tree Before FellingRead →Basic techniquesFelling CutsRead →Basic techniquesChainsaw KickbackRead →Expert techniquesAerial Tree WorkRead →Basic techniquesChipper SafetyRead →Basic techniquesBrash and Debris HandlingRead →Basic techniquesWorking Near Overhead Lines During Tree WorkRead →Expert techniquesGround-to-Aerial Communication During Tree Felling and RiggingRead →Product infoChainsaw Maintenance and Pre-Use ChecksRead →Choosing equipmentSelecting Gloves for Grounds and Tree Care WorkRead →Basic techniquesWeather Limits for Tree WorkRead →RescueRescue Planning for Aerial Tree WorkRead →

Tree and grounds work is inherently hazardous. These notes are a starting point for competent, trained operatives; they do not replace task-specific risk assessment, a rescue plan, or the manufacturer instructions supplied with your equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What does this Tree Care and Grounds activity page cover?

A library of technique notes covering chainsaw PPE, tree assessment and felling technique, aerial climbing systems, chipper and machinery safety, and rescue planning for tree and grounds work.

What do the category filters mean?

They group the technique notes by purpose: choosing the right equipment, product information and specifications, basic techniques, expert techniques for more advanced situations, and a dedicated rescue category.

Are these technique notes a substitute for formal chainsaw or arborist training?

No, they are a starting point for competent, trained operatives and do not replace task-specific risk assessment, a rescue plan, or the manufacturer instructions supplied with your equipment.

Does this activity cover both ground-based and aerial tree work?

Yes, the technique notes span both areas, from chainsaw PPE and felling technique at ground level to climbing systems and rescue planning for aerial arborist work.

How does this activity page relate to the rest of SafetyOrbit?

It is one activity within the wider Tips and Tricks guidance structure, sitting alongside the EN standards library and tools referenced throughout the individual technique notes.