Leave OSHA out of Accident Briefs I appreciate your effort to broaden the scope of accident reporting for the tree care industry by including information from OSHA inspection reports. But these are of little use without specific details. A comprehensive listing of all related injuries would probably constitute a journal in itself. The “Accident Briefs” […]
TCI Magazine recently created the TCI Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee. The purpose of the group is to provide subject-matter expertise to TCI’s editorial team (inclusive of magazine, website and blog) on trending issues and depictions of proper or improper practice, as well as to provide other input as needed. The goal is to maintain TCI […]
Foley Engines now offers both new and factory-remanufactured power take-off (PTO) clutches with upgraded severe-duty components, including 100% Kevlar composite discs. These proprietary Kevlar composite linings are designed to have as much as a 300% longer service life, compared to the molded-fiber friction discs commonly used, and to avoid failures caused by broken teeth. The […]
Petzl’s new Eject is a retrievable friction saver with integrated pulley. This adjustable system is designed to make installing the rope easy and to limit damage to trees, even when establishing in narrow forks. The replaceable anchor strap achieves precise length with an adjuster and the option of linking a second strap to increase overall […]
The Davey Tree Expert Company, an accredited, 48-year TCIA member company headquartered in Kent, Ohio, has purchased Chippers, Inc., an accredited, 23-year TCIA member company headquartered in Woodstock, Vermont. Employing more than 90 people, Chippers has been serving northern New England since 1986, with offices in Woodstock, Vt., and Enfield and Meredith, New Hampshire. Mundy […]
