While almost all tree workers know of the hazard of touching or even standing near an aerial-lift truck when the knuckle contacts an overhead wire, few know of the risk posed by ropes on wires. Photo courtesy of Richard S. [...]

The senior shop technician, left, for Utility Truck Trader, LLC, a division of Versalift, inspects a unit for needed repairs while an assistant makes notes. Photo courtesy of Utility Truck Trader. “Buying a used aerial lift is like buying a [...]

Winches introduce rope and sometimes hardware to the chipper staging area, creating potential hazards. Always make sure the winch line is detached and stowed before engaging the chipper. This Seacoast Tree Care crew was taking part in a Saluting Branches [...]

Everyone on a crew is a safety officer and should say something if they see anything unsafe happening. Here, a ground crew worker with HTS Tree Care Professionals, a 20-year TCIA member company based in Pennington, New Jersey, watches the [...]