Being a tree surgeon can potentially be a very dangerous job if health and safety is not adhered to and proper care not taken when carrying out a job. Tree surgeons will often work from great heights, as well as using dangerous and heavy machinery such as chainsaws or stump grinding machines. It is also worth noting that when felling trees, expert care and guidance needs to be taken when cutting down branches to ensure they fall safely without hurting anyone or damaging any surrounding property.