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    Cost of benefits?

    A non Union company can do much better for their employees at much less cost. I have done both.
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    2023 TCC Chron List / Dates

    NYS 6/24 Albany NY. https://nysarborists.com/education/tree-climbing-championship There is a free Crane workshop the day before and a gear check workshop also free to competitors and volunteers
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    What knot do use with rope slings?

    You are referring to the Bowline knot correct? As opposed to a knot in general.
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    Tree guys who do non tree crane work.

    I also have 1" eye and eye slings, double ply. they work well for HVAC etc. also sling protectors to protect slings from sharp edges.
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    Tree guys who do non tree crane work.

    I have done a lot of non tree work lifts. The important part you already stated is you are able to keep the tree portion rolling so it doesn't cut into that. Shackles and slings are the basic necessities. They will handle electric motors, HVAC units, Generators etc. For trusses you would get...
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    Forestry Rangefinder Recommendations

    I have been using the forestry pro for almost 20 years. I like the read out on the side others don't have that gives you horizontal distance,Height and Hypotenuse (crane boom length needed).
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    Fatal accident 2/20/2022 in Brown Deer Wisconsin

    I know of an incident where a company did a thorough work zone plan and cordoned off the area with caution tape. Elderly homeowner and care giver were communicated with and not going to exit the house. Climber called for all clear to ground crew who looked and cleared the area. Climber cut top...
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    Hand

    Bump. still looking
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    Alcohol after strenuous work

    Just a note on sending someone home that is inhibited in some form. As an employer it is your responsibility to not let them drive. There can be legal consequences I know its little off topic but wanted to mention it.
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    Mecanil vs GMT grapple saws

    I think the functionality is much better on the Mecanil and easier to get into places and easier to learn on. The GMT has better hose and fitting routing. The banjo fittings on the mec can be a pain. I have not used the newer GMT just the older one. You can get a Mec with the Effer if you want...
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    Crane accident 8/31/21 Washington State

    Almost Every pick we do in tree work is a critical lift. Key reasons: unknown weight; lifting people; lifting over top of rigger; lifting over top of structures; lifting loads which could become unstable; lifting out of view of the crane operator; etc
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    Pacar motor

    Thanks for the replies.
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    Scary crane operator

    But he complained about the ground not taking care of his equipment when the saw dropped then threw his gear from the tree
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    Knuckleboom vs. Wallboard Crane

    Get in touch with someone that has each type of unit and go visit them. First hand evaluation to see if it is what you expect.
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    Pacar motor

    Does anybody have experience with these someone told me to stay away from this motor in a Peterbilt
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