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Safety

  • hydraulics tree care
    May 1, 2025

    Hydraulics Rule #1: Pay Attention, or Pay the Price

    By Rick Howland

    Hydraulics are one of a tree care pro’s best friends, powering tools that lift and move heavy objects and debris, or doing specialty work like cutting, digging or grinding. The growing proliferation of tool carriers and hydraulic tools has expanded [...]

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  • Tree care PPE
    April 1, 2025

    Pretty Simple – PPE Works!

    By Don Staruk

    We asked about a dozen arborists, all of whom have been contributors to TCI Magazine at one time or another, if they had an example of a time when personal protective equipment (PPE) made or could have made a [...]

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  • Pesticide applications
    April 9, 2025

    Part 3: Safety and Compliance for Pesticide Applicators, Technicians and Your Business

    By Kathy Glassey

    Ensuring the safety and compliance of pesticide application is essential for protecting not only your workers but also the community, the environment and your business. Pesticide applicators, technicians and businesses must adhere to strict guidelines, regulations and best practices to [...]

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  • Tips for Tree Trimmers
    January 17, 2025

    Safety Lessons and Tips for Tree Trimmers

    By PAUL KAROLCZYK, PH.D.

    Tree workers do the hard, dangerous work of tree care and maintenance that protects homes, neighborhoods, roads, power lines and plant life from costly damage. The hazardous nature of the work involves facing risks every time tree workers set up [...]

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  • "Mats make a big difference when going across a yard,” says Peter Nieves-Sosa.
    December 1, 2024

    Offsetting the Danger Beneath: Mats, Pads and Cribbing

    By Rick Howland

    With up to a half-million dollars in equipment to protect, not to mention personnel safety and potential liability if something goes wrong on the job site, sometimes it’s the little things that save the tree care day. Take, for [...]

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