More than 55% of the world population now lives in cities, according to an October 2022 report by the World Bank. This percentage is expected to increase to nearly 70% by the year 2050. As once-natural areas become developed and forests and grasslands are turned into the homes, businesses, institutions and attendant infrastructure that comprise […]
During the last two years, TCIA has been making many of its training courses and materials available online, and one of the more recent remote-learning opportunities to go live is the Electrical Hazards Awareness Program, or EHAP. Over the next year, TCIA will transition its remaining training courses for tree workers to a completely online […]
In this article, we will look at pending revisions to the ANSI Z133 Standard for Arboricultural Operations – Safety Requirements (ANSI Z133-2017), Section 4 – Electrical Hazards. I had the pleasure of speaking at TCI EXPO ’21 in Indianapolis, Indiana, about the work being done at the time on Section 4 – Electrical Hazards for […]
Featuring in-line-style handles, Guard-air Corporation’s new AirSpade 5000 Arbor and 5000 Utility Series air-excavation tools are designed for applications where gripping the tool in the vertical position is preferred. Harnessing the power of compressed air, both tools incorporate the high-performance, proprietary AirSpade Supersonic Nozzle. This nozzle generates a laser-like air jet moving at twice the […]
This is your opportunity to help drive the future of tree care practices! The ANSI-Accredited Standards Committee A300 for Tree Care Standards is revising, consolidating and renaming all 10 current ANSI A300 standards into one manual. The public review period to comment on this consolidation is open until February 13, 2023. The 10 current standards […]
