We forget that the one time we need PPE is when everything else has failed – it is your last defense from an injury. When working in proximity with overhead power lines, the climber or aerial-lift operator must wear a Class E helmet (ANSI Z89.1). This means whenever working within 10 feet of ...energized conductors, either secondary or primary overhead power lines. Class E helmets protect against impact injuries but also against electrical shock.
Not all aerial devices may be used in proximity – within 10 feet – of overhead power lines. Aerial devices that are not insulating are specifically labeled with this warning. This does not mean the labels are read or followed. Every year, tree workers are electrocuted when the basket of an uninsulated telehandler or portable lift touches an overhead powerline.
Join John Ball, Ph.D., BCMA, CTSP in the EHAP Revision Series, Part 6: Work Practices Near an Electrical Hazard for more information. Link in bio!
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TCIA "out of office" - On April 16th, TCIA At-large Director Amy Burkett and President & CEO David White joined tree care business leaders from around San Antonio, Texas including @kaylascender and @arborholic, for dinner and discussion! 🌳
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This became a focal point at a recent OSHA hearing. To date, the industry and government standards we rely on for guidance haven’t provided specific instructions for cribbing a crane on grass. However, it’s crucial to note that these same standards explicitly mandate the proper setup of a ...crane, whether using cribbing or not.
Check out 'Cribbing a Crane for Tree Work' by Jay Sturm for full story! Link in Bio!
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Scotty Olson, QCL, CTSP is one of the founders of the Legends of the Geezers, an annual tree-climbing competition held in January in Florida for those still agile over the age of 40. This year Olson was winner of the event’s Spirit of Competition Award for the competitor who gives the most. ...“For me, being older is learning new ways to talk to the younger generation and to be able to interact with them, instead of them just having to listen to the old guy,” he says.
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After a catastrophic accident, we embarked on a journey to change the way we viewed safety.
Check out 'Leading - with Safety Journey' by Scott Jamieson for the full story! Link in bio!
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We're excited to announce that TCIA Members can save big with our new pre-sale opportunity! This is only for the All-Access Pass which includes:
3 Days of Trade-Show Admission
Live Tree Demos
Training Labs at TCI EXPOClimb
3 Days of Sessions
Digital Access of Sessions ...'til Jan. 31, 2025
Welcome Reception sponsored by Vermeer
TCIA Stage on the Trade-Show Floor - NEW!
with more to come!
The Pre-Sale runs from April 9 - July 9.
ALL-ACCESS PASS:
TCIA Members pay $275
Non-Members pay $695
Reserve your ticket today at EXPO.TCIA.ORG! Link in Bio!
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We are excited to have some of our staff attending Arborfest 2024! TCIA legend, Peter Gerstenberger, will be speaking at 2 sessions! You will not want to miss! 🌳
If you see us, don't forget to say hi! 👋
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Spring into action this month with the latest issue of TCIMAGAZINE! Featuring all things Safety!
Check out http://tcimag.tcia.org to READ OR LISTEN to daily news throughout the month from our FREE print publication!
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"The start of my sophomore year began as normal; the arboriculture class had been reviewing past material to brush up on our skills and safety knowledge before jumping into hands-on education. But when a question related to our brand-new Vermeer skid steer came up, it became apparent we were ...not going to be able to use it. This was due to a change in the law in Chapter 74 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which establishes the rules under which vocational-technical education is run in the state. The change in the law caused students to lose permission from the state to use hoisting equipment.
The change required students to have a hoisting license before operating any hoisting machinery at all, whereas before, it only applied to derricks, cableways, cranes, elevators and similar equipment, the really large stuff. This has been a problem, since you can’t get a hoisting license unless you are at least 18 years old. Only some senior students are 18. This renders our expensive machinery mostly useless to students for the time being."
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Closing out Women's History Month with pride and celebration, we would like to shine a spotlight on the remarkable women who volunteer their time as part of the Board of Directors. Their dedication, vision, and resilience not only shapes our organization, but inspires generations to come.
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DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule in Effect
On March 11, 2024, the Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division's (WHD) final rule for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) became effective. The ...final rule rescinds DOL’s 2021 regulation that was published at the end of the Trump Administration and establishes a new test to determine worker classification.
The implications of this shift are substantial for tree care employers who use contract workers. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors carries significant liability under the FLSA, which include paying owed wages and overtime, liquidated damages, and attorneys’ fees. TCIA urges employers who rely on contract workers, including climbers, trainers, and CDL truck drivers, to carefully consider the impact of this rulemaking.
For any questions regarding the DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule: http://advocacy.tcia.org/contact
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The Arborist Safety Training Institute (ASTI), as part of the Tree Care Industry Association Foundation, provides grants to help fund half or full-day tree care safety training workshops that can be presented locally and at a reasonable cost to participants.
By applying for a grant to host... a workshop, you can bring quality training to working arborists who will take their safety seriously, help minimize deaths and injuries and promote overall workforce safety critical for the tree care industry.
Submit grant applications by APRIL 1ST, to qualify for our next quarterly grant application review period.
Apply today at http://TCIA.ORG/ASTI
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