Article contributed by SherrillTree
“Climb safe” is a common signature among co-workers in emails and other correspondence within the tree care industry, and for all the right reasons: tree care, tree removal and related tree climbing are some of the most dangerous activities and occupations in which a person can be involved. This industry is dangerous by nature, and it is OUR industry.
In a past issue of Arbor Age magazine, ISA Executive Director Jim Skiera, when asked what parts of the tree care industry are most in need of improvement, stated: “Worker safety is still a major concern, and we cannot do enough, fast enough, to improve in this area …”
This is where Vermeer, SherrillTree and our training partners are making a difference. For 10 years now, Vermeer and SherrillTree have been working with ArborMaster, North American Training Solutions and Arborculture Canada Training Education, the top three training organizations in the industry. This partnership brings educational opportunities on proper equipment usage and applications as well as safety-related issues to tree care professionals.
Through this longtime, dynamic seminar series at Vermeer locations, we have continued to instruct users on just how important safety training is and how vital high-quality tools are for getting the jobs done both safely and efficiently. Simply put, these hands-on training sessions help ensure success for the workers that use them.
Each year builds upon the success of the last. Contact your local Vermeer dealer to see if there is training support in your area.