It’s no secret that the tree care industry has seen its share of challenges over the past few years. Perhaps chief among them is finding qualified workers, and getting them… [Read More]
Labor Shortages in the Tree Service Industry
by Tom Doherty
Tom Doherty
Labor Shortages in the Tree Service Industry
The Importance of Effective Utility Line Clearing to Prevent Wildfires
by Tom Doherty
The work of an arborist can save lives. Proper utility line clearing keeps power lines suspended where they are supposed to be and prevents an array of safety problems. Perhaps… [Read More]
The Tree Professional’s Guide to Chainsaw Repair and Maintenance
by Tom Doherty
Chainsaws are an invaluable tool for arborists working in utility line clearance, tree pruning and vegetation management. But like most heavy-duty machinery, proper chainsaw repair and maintenance is paramount to… [Read More]
Crane Safety for Arborists: Choker and Sling Configurations
by Tom Doherty
In our previous blogs, we reviewed the basics of crane safety, going step by step through everything from setting up to landing zones. Here, we examine the varied types of… [Read More]
Crane Safety for Arborists: Landing Zones, Chokers, Slings and Cuts
by Tom Doherty
Using a crane for a tree care job is an undeniably dangerous activity. Cranes can go hundreds of feet in the air and weigh several tons. If proper safety protocols… [Read More]
The Keys to Crane Safety for Arborists
by Tom Doherty
Deciding If You Need to Use a Crane Before determining the proper crane safety protocol, a tree professional should determine if the job even requires one. The Tree Care Industry… [Read More]
Tree-Care Risk Control: Improving Safety Through Hazard Assessment
by Tom Doherty
Managing vegetation around utility corridors and in residential areas can be a dangerous occupation. There’s no shortage of hazards that tree-care professionals need to look out for. Depending on the… [Read More]
Arborist Environmental Stewardship in Vegetation Management
by Tom Doherty
Utility arborist companies heavily rely on vegetation management programs to keep power lines clear of tree-related hazards and ensure their services are reliable long-term. However, simply chopping down woody plants… [Read More]
