First responders may not always be trained in high-angle rescue. Try to develop a working relationship with the first responders who would respond to an incident in your work area and encourage joint training. All photos courtesy of the author. [...]

Accidents in the tree care industry that occurred during the month of October 2020. Graphic compiled from reports gathered by, or submitted to, TCIA staff. All items taken from published reports or reported directly to TCIA staff, as noted. Bucket [...]

A pair of Altec aerial lifts is deployed during an ice storm. While cold weather can affect hydraulics and other aerial-lift operating systems, basic tasks such as clearing the windows, steps and decks of lift trucks can prevent slips, falls [...]

While different chains have different uses, all chains need to be properly sharpened and adjusted for top performance. “When it’s cutting, a good, sharp chain will produce large chips of wood. You can see the difference,” says Stihl’s John Allen. [...]

We practice aerial rescue, but are we prepared for a real one? All photos courtesy of the author. A positive trend in the tree care industry is the awareness that we can be a key link in the chain of [...]