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Safety equipment and tree work

Our Commitment

Your Safety.
Our Non-Negotiable.

Every protocol, every piece of gear, every site assessment exists to bring everyone home safe.

The Root & Crown Safety Pledge

"We will never rush a job, skip an assessment, or pressure our team to work unsafely — regardless of schedule, client expectations, or weather. Every person on every site goes home the same way they arrived. That is a promise we have kept for 20 years."

— James Root, Founder

How We Stay Safe

Six Protocols. Every Job. No Exceptions.

Pre-Job Risk Assessment

Every site is assessed before any equipment is unpacked. We identify hazards — overhead lines, slopes, soil conditions, proximity to structures — and brief the full team before work begins.

Full Personal Protective Equipment

Helmets, visors, chainsaw-resistant trousers, cut-resistant gloves, steel-capped boots, and hi-vis vests are mandatory on every job. No exceptions for any crew member, at any time.

Advanced Rigging & Lowering

We use friction-based rigging systems to lower sections with precision, eliminating uncontrolled drops. This protects your roof, garden, and any structures below — even in tight urban spaces.

Traffic & Exclusion Zone Management

For roadside and boundary work we establish pedestrian exclusion zones, use spotter personnel, and coordinate with local authorities where required to ensure public safety throughout the operation.

Property Protection Measures

Protective ground covers shield lawns and driveways. We reposition work zones constantly to avoid driving machinery repeatedly over root zones or delicate surfaces.

Post-Job Site Inspection

Before handover, a supervisor walks the full site with the client to confirm all debris is cleared, no damage has occurred, and the site is safe. Sign-off only happens when everyone is satisfied.

Full Coverage

You're covered. So are we.

We carry comprehensive insurance across every job, every day. If the unexpected happens, you are fully protected — and so is our team. We'll also liaise directly with your insurer on emergency and storm-damage claims.

Public Liability — R10 million

Coverage for third-party property damage or injury arising from our work.

Workers Compensation

Every team member is covered from the moment they arrive on site.

Equipment & Vehicle Insurance

All machinery and vehicles are comprehensively insured while on and in transit to your property.

Certificates of currency available on request at any time.

ISA Certified

International arborist standards

OSHA Compliant

Occupational safety standards

SANCB Member

SA National Canopy Board

R10M Liability

Public liability cover

Professional Grade

The right tool for every job.

Professional Chainsaws

STIHL & Husqvarna, serviced monthly

Climbing & Rigging

Certified harnesses, ropes & carabiners

Wood Chippers

Industrial capacity, on-site disposal

Fleet Vehicles

4 service trucks, all insured & tracked

Total Peace of Mind

When we leave your property,
everyone is safe — including you.

Certificates of insurance available on request. Book your free site assessment today.