With less vibration, reduced fatigue, quieter operation, and no exhaust fumes, electric equipment can improve arborist comfort, crew communication, and jobsite safety.
affect the surrounding environment, causing disruption to local wildlife sites like nesting areas or beehives. Of course, the fumes don’t just af- fect natural residents. While some arborists might have an affinity for the familiar smell of gas fumes in the morning, not everyone finds the odor quite as agreeable.
“Less noise and no exhaust fumes im- mediately around the operator or client make for a much more pleasant work- ing environment,” Pietersen said. Noise pollution can also be a concern when working near noise-sensitive ar- eas such as residences, schools, offices, and golf courses. In some loca- tions, noise ordinances may
Communication between crew mem- bers becomes much less taxing with battery-powered equipment than loud- er, gas-powered options. “Tree work relies heavily on communi- cation between the climber and ground crew,” Pietersen mentioned. “When equipment isn’t constantly idling in the background, communication becomes easier.” In addition to being an environmental factor, the lack of fumes from gas-pow- ered equipment is also a safety compo- nent, as battery-powered options don’t emit the same fumes so close to workers. “It’s better for the environment to not put toxic vapors into the air,” said Levi Williams, an ISA certified arborist at Tree Scouts Tree Service . ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT While the environmental impact isn’t the only reason to choose a battery-pow- ered option, it can be a good reason to ditch the gas-powered equipment. Both fumes from the equipment and noise during operation can unintentionally
Fumes and noise from gas-powered equipment can unintentionally disrupt the surrounding environment, affecting wildlife, humans, and the natural environment.
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