On the hunt for a grapple truck, open to all options such as knuckle or fixed boom style. Any advice on options and where to find would be greatly appreciated.
Hello all! Anyone here willing to share their site inspection forms? Looking for ideas to put together a comprehensive PRE-WORK/SITE PLAN FORM.
Thanks!
Hello all, I work for a tree company with about 20 climbers in our office, every 3 months we carry out a formal AR training, rescues include pole, open canopy and bucket. We try to keep it fresh and change the scenarios around each time but feel like it can get a little repetitive, any one got...
Arborguard Tree Specialists has immediate opportunities for Climbers and Crew Leaders in Augusta, Atlanta GA and Charlotte NC. Top benefits, excellent rates of pay, professional, safe work environment, all year round work, interested? Please contact Brendan Gill at bgill@arborguard.com. Check...
Arborguard Tree Specialists is looking for qualified Arborists to fill positions in our Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC offices. Avaliable positions include Crewleader, Climbers and Plant Health Care Technicians. Check out our website at www.arborguard.com for more details on the company. If your...
Hello all, I asked this question a few years ago but things times have changed and I would like to see if the answers have followed suit.
Climber is in large tree with spreading crown, out towards the tips of a branch with their lanyard on when they go unresponsive from heat stroke, you are on...
Been climbing about 15 years now, not been in the field full time recently however this week filling in for some crew members who are out of town servicing one of our other offices. Removing deadwood from a 40" Water Oak approx 80 ft tall, not huge but enough to take two climbers. I was working...
Great opportunities at either of our thriving locations, all the benefits and great rates of pay with as much work as imaginable. Interested? PM me for more info.
Ok here we go, its a deal, its a steal, its the sale of the century, Buckingham Versatile Classic LG practically being given away, sells for $300 + but today for one lucky owner its yours for $100 plus shipping. Will try to post pics but sometimes they are to large, so if you are interested, and...
After a successful raffle at the CAA climbing comp I am left with 2 climbing saddles that I don't need. The 1st is a Buckingham Classic Versatile LG, would like $200, plus shipping. The second is a Weaver # 1036 LG, would like $100, plus shipping. If you want both $250 plus shipping. Both have...
If you love having fun while working outside climbing trees, then this is the job for you. Atlanta's premiere and most trusted tree care company is seeking experienced tree climbers to join our upbeat, energetic team. Ideal candidates would have a minimum of one year climbing experience without...
Like most of these articles there are lots of questions that I am sure will remain unanswered. Condolences to the family.
http://www.wsbtv.com/ap/ap/georgia/ga-man-killed-in-tree-trimming-accident/nc3bg/
Very sad, seems like a young man with a bright future. Hope this link works (Not very tech savy), condolences to the family.
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/man-dies-in-tree-fall-in-fairburn/ncsmh/
Brendan.
After attending some great classes at TCIA sharing near misses with as many others as possible is top of my list, so here we go.
Recently one of our climbers had just completed a tree and was helping chip, he is an SRT climber and was still wearing his foot ascender. As he was chipping this...
For those who are interested we are seeking experienced tree climbers. Idealy you must have a minimum of 1 year of climbing experience with and without spikes and have knowledge of current arboricultural practices and standards. A clean valid drivers license is required -
CDL preferred. We are...
Happened on a few occasions and stumped me each time, what do you do when you hit concrete or metal inside a trunk? For me it usually ends up with all my chains fried and the best part of the day lost. Last time it happened to 1 of our crews felling a white oak, they got most of the way through...
Cleaning out the shop recently and found a bunch of Cobra Cable and trying to get rid of it. Can get a list of what it all is if anyone is interested.
let me know, Brendan.
Recently I was discussing Aerial Rescue situations and was quizzed on one that I had not considered. What would be the most efficient way to rescue a victim who was acending using either ascenders or a footlocking prussik loop, their rope is over a limb, not in a lowerable pully and just to make...