Arborist Training Seminar 2021 - SEYMOUR, CT

Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 7:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Vermeer All Roads

770 Derby Avenue
Seymour, CT 06483

GROUND OPERATIONS & AERIAL SUPPORT

This course is designed to educate ground personnel in the very important role they play in overall job site safety and accident prevention. In addition to clean up, chipping of brush and cutting of firewood, they are responsible for assisting climbers or bucket operators in often very technical and serious rigging, removal and pruning operations. A strong focus on risk management, safe and ergonomic work practices is demonstrated and practiced in this course.

TOPICS COVERED

Integrated Risk Management & Emergency Readiness

P.P.E. (personal protective equipment), planning and emergency response
Aerial lift and climber self rescue assistance and readiness

Communications

Communication and understanding customer performer model
Voice command response, signals for backing up truck and chipper, crane signals

Chainsaw Safety and Operations

Ergonomics, safe handling and cutting procedures
Daily saw care and preventative maintenance

Ergonomics and Accident Preventative Work Practices

Ergonomic lifting procedures, dragging & stacking brush efficiently
Risk management and aerial support and assistance

Chipper/Stump Grinder Operations

Safety and efficiency, brush and wood feeding procedures / stump grinding procedures, basic maintenance, proper hook up, P.P.E.

Creating a Safe Work Zone

Cones & safety signage set-up, dealing with or moving obstacles or hazards, traffic and pedestrian handling

Throw Line

Techniques, setting lines, multiple uses

Rope Work

Knots and hitches, bends, set-up and use of friction devices, running lines, introduction to understanding rigging

Other Details

6.5 ISA Certified Arborist CEU's earned

> Free Lunch Provided
> Registration is at 7:00am
> Day ends at 4:00pm
> Seminars are held RAIN or SHINE

Bring lawn chair, hard hat, and safety glasses