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The basic force in rigging operations

Read about the most basic force present in many rigging operations — the 2-to-1 force factor — in order to help design and develop safer, more efficient rigging systems.

Climber using safe practices while performing basic rigging operations.

Research your buying decision

Like equipment, there are decisions you can make that will impact how you do your job. Nowadays there is so much more to learn about clothing. Take the five minutes and do a little research. Chances are you will make a much better buying decision that will most likely affect how well you do your job.

Climb safe! It's all in the tools and training

“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.

Chain saw safety handling and best practices

Chain saw training and skill development are often overlooked and underappreciated because almost anyone can manage to get a chain saw started. Proper starting procedure is vital in getting off to the right start.

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

Worksite safety…Talk about it!

Good communication is key to keeping the jobsite safe, avoiding accidents and making the job profitable. Tree work is a team effort; one person can’t do the job alone.

Good communication is key in the tree care industry.

The five-step felling plan!

When felling trees, it is vital to have and use a felling plan. The five-step felling plan incorporates up-to-date cutting methods, is widely used by professional chainsaw operators worldwide and has recently been adopted into the ANSI Z-133.1 Standard for tree-care operations. Using the five-step felling plan will help you to achieve successful results consistently.

Does your company need a safety plan?

Creating a safety plan does not mean that the job will take longer. Ken Palmer, president of ArborMaster, a Connecticut-based firm that specializes in training for the tree care industry, knows this for a fact.

Handling the not-so-nice customer situations

I have been teaching people how to handle their most difficult customer situations for over 15 years, and one thing I have learned is that arborists have some of the worst ones imaginable.

Good communication skills will help make things much easier.

Climb safely, work safely

Working in the tree-care industry has the potential to be very dangerous. Safety and productivity can work hand in hand, but it does take a commitment. Learn how to find the balance.

Staying current on pest and disease treatment

For a tree care professional offering plant health-care services, accurate and timely knowledge about disease and insects is worth its weight in gold. In the age of the Internet, access to information is easy; deciding what to use is more problematic.

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