Arborist Training Events
All Vermeer Midwest Arborist Training Events are scheduled to be held outdoors. There will be a limited number of participants allowed depending on the location and space of each arborist training event. Safety has been and remains our number one priority, during this current health environment and beyond. All participants should follow federal, state, and CDC requirements regarding but not limited to: face covering, hand washing, and social distancing.
SPRING 2023 ARBORIST TRAINING
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By the end of this course attendees will be able to identify hazards involved with tree climbing and rigging, understand the hierarchy of controls used to mitigate these hazards, and understand the necessity of documentation involved with climbing and rigging operations. They will gain an understanding of the inspection procedures, advantages and limitations of personal protective equipment, and arboricultural rigging equipment used all while maintaining and following safe work practices. Participants will be introduced to legislation pertaining to tree climbing and rigging operations as well as fall protection. Participants will also be educated, coached, and mentored in the applicable forces applied to anchor points, redirects and tie off methods used.