The ability to pull all staff out of the drop zone not only improves safety but also offers the opportunity for them to focus on other tasks until the tree or limbs are safely on the ground and ready for next steps. Photo courtesy of Palfinger.
kick in, the operator has time to make necessary adjustments before moving forward with the task at hand. Technology is not a replacement for good training and common sense, but
in Birmingham, AL. “Adding to that, with remote-control operation, you’re able to pull all staff 30 to 40 yards away, so even if a tree falls or a limb drops, no one is in the drop zone.” The ability to pull all staff out of the drop
zone not only improves safety but also offers the opportunity for them to focus on other tasks until the tree or limbs are safely on the ground and ready for next steps.
it is designed to prevent a small mistake from be- coming a big one. When these safety-monitoring systems kick in, the oper- ator has time to make nec- essary adjustments before moving forward with the task at hand. These machines can keep crew members safely on the ground, allowing the machine to take over the responsibilities of work- ing alo. “When you can keep a person on the ground and still get the
Knuckle-booms with a grapple-saw attachment are great for your “average” tree removal, but they re- ally shine in more compli- cated or risky takedowns. For example, when a larg- er, telescopic boom is too heavy for driveways or so yards, these trucks offer more flexibility in terms of placement. “A smaller, lighter knuckle-boom crane is more maneuverable and can typically get closer to the tree, making accessing the job much easier under restricted conditions,” says
Jason Smith, application specialist for Palfinger, a manufacturer of hydraulic liing, loading and handling systems headquartered in Ohio. Aer all, safety isn’t only a risk for the crew—ensuring clients’ safety and the security of their
job done, you have the safest work en- vironment possible,” says Andy Price, tree care division market manager for Altec, a provider of products and ser- vices for utilities, telecommunications and contractor markets headquartered
A smaller, lighter knuckle-boom crane is more maneuverable and can typically get closer to the tree, making accessing the job much easier under restricted conditions. Photo courtesy of Palfinger.
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