Category: Ownership support

Building an emergency plan

A good plan starts well before the work ever does. Nothing disrupts job flow or makes a bad situation worse than needing a tool, skill or item of emergency equipment and not having it. Be sure the basics are covered before work begins.

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Tree Care safety

Safely felling a tree: a five-step guide

The process for safely felling a tree includes things like determining felling direction, assessing side lean, planning an escape route and more. Take a look at (and download) this five-step guide for felling a tree.

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When using a chain saw, stand with your feet firmly planted and always operate the chain saw with both hands on the saw.

Tools of the trade: pole pruner

For a tree care company that does not want to use a climber for basic pruning and tree trimming jobs, a pole pruner can be a good option; and if properly selected and used, can impact the efficiency and economics of the tree service business.

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How to stay busy in the off-season