Correcting a Misrepresentation in the Tree Worker
In the last issue – literally, since TCIA’s monthly safety newsletter is no longer being published – of the Tree Worker (July/August 2020), the page-12 article, “Rope and Pulley … a Dynamic Duo,” definitely caught my attention. With all due respect to the great staff at TCIA responsible for so many years of solid information, […]
Choosing the Right Attachment for Your Loader
There are two primary factors to consider when selecting attachments for a loader. The first is matching the capacity of the loader or tool carrier to the attachment to make sure the grapple or other tool you choose is sized to work properly and safely with your loader. Second, and the more obvious one, is […]
¡Atención Arboristas – Entrenamiento en Español! Attention Arborists – Training in Spanish!
¡TCI Magazine ahora ofrece una nueva publicacion que destaca los resúmenes de capacitación de campo en inglés y español! Cuan genial es eso? TCI Magazine is now offering a new feature highlighting field-training summaries in English and Spanish languages! How cool is that? La ilustración principal este número es una ilustración de página-completa sobre cómo […]
Pickup-Box-Removal Considerations
Each year, pickup-box removal occurs on tens of thousands of new pickup trucks when the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) pickup box is removed and replaced with a vocational truck body. While this may seem straightforward – just swap one body for another – the pickup box plays an important role in the original vehicle’s safety […]
Managing Utility ROW Mechanically
This article was submitted, in part, in response to the article, “Report Finds IVM Can Be Greener and Less Costly for ROW Management,” by Geoff Kempter, in the June 2020 issue of TCI. Over the course of my 30 years of working utility rights of way (ROWs), I’ve seen many different approaches to maintaining utility […]