The One Thing to Rule Them All
Back in November 2023, at TCI EXPO in St. Louis, Missouri, I gave a presentation titled “The One Thing to Rule Them All.” The premise of the presentation was based upon finding one thing we can focus on in our day-to-day work to help with our longevity in the industry, to make sound decisions on […]
Can You Be Rescued?
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, lead trainer and manager with Tree133 LLC, at TCI EXPO ’23 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Climbing Efficiency
When it comes to teaching climbing in the tree care industry, we need to focus more on strategy and efficiency.
Arborist Skills: Aerial Lift Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbiCNJntYOU 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 people “catch” the bucket when the tilt function is activated, as this video demonstrates.
Product Review: North American Rescue First Aid Kit
https://youtu.be/dpZHaadrxSI 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 training is required to properly use a tourniquet. In this video, you can check out the […]