In the various recreational climbing disciplines, you will often hear risk or hazards categorized in two ways: “subjective” and “objective.” This video is based on a session covering the same topic that he co-presented with Craig Bachmann, CTSP, [...]

Aerial lift rescue is a necessary facet of well-rounded jobsite training. Set up a scenario where the bucket operator is rendered unconscious while aloft and practice a controlled lowering of the boom. It's best to have two [...]

When selecting a first aid kit suitable for tree work jobsites, pick one that has several blood stoppers items such as a tourniquet, and extra-large gauze pads and tape to secure wound dressings. Keep in mind that specialty [...]

Compact loaders and skid steers have become common on job sites. This alert is a reminder to provide training to workers and operators on the safe use and maintenance of this equipment. Photo courtesy of Girard Tree Service, Gilmanton, New [...]

Bucket operator hurt in crash A lift operator trimming trees from a bucket truck July 6, 2022, in Bloomington, Minnesota, was severely injured when a semi-truck collided with the elbow of the lift’s boom, causing the operator to fall to [...]