Photo by Wicki58/iStock. Training workers to recognize and avoid hazards, as well as providing and requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to further protect against recognized hazards, are foundational elements of any safety program. This article [...]

In the tree care industry, success hinges on more than sharp saws, strong ropes and reliable equipment. The true foundation of safe, effective and high-quality tree work is the people who climb, rig, communicate and work in sync under conditions [...]

Illustration by Khafizh Amrullah/iStock. In the tree care business, things can change quickly. One job may be a straightforward climb; the next may require every piece of equipment in your arsenal. That unpredictability is part of the appeal, [...]

llustration by Zdenek Sasek/iStock. Let me ask you something, and I want you to sit with it for a second. When you go after new customers with mailers, Google Ads, door hangers, whatever it is – what are [...]

On February 27, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a proposed rule to replace the Biden administration’s 2024 independent contractor regulation with a modified version of the 2021 rule. If finalized, the proposal would [...]