Tree Workers Workshop

Tree Workers Workshop

Friday, November 1, 2019

6:45 am - 3:00 pm

7 ISA CEUs Available

5 CTSP CEUs Available

Registration Fees:

ACTC Member Rate $110

Non-Member Rate $140

City of Chandler Parks and Facilities: 650 E Ryan Rd Chandler,  AZ 85286

AFTER LUNCH, CLASS at

FOLLEY MEMORIAL PARK

(601 E Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ  85225)

SCHEDULE
6:15 - 6:45am Registration and Coffee
6:45 - 7:45am Tree Health and Science presented by Claud Cluff
How trees grow and defend against decay; how to recognize signs of decay.
7:45 - 8:45am Pruning presented by Claud Cluff
The costs and benefits of pruning; the physiology of pruning; pruning
techniques.
8:45 - 9:00am Break
9:00 - 10:00am Removal presented by Roy Maxey
How to safely and efficiently perform tree removals; height estimation,
felling, climbing, bucking and lifting; the use of cranes during tree
removal.
10:00 - 11:00am Cabling and Bracing presented by Roy Maxey
Reasons for installing cables and braces; hardware and tools; attachment
techniques.
11:00am - Noon Lunch
Lunch is on your own.
AFTER LUNCH, CLASS at FOLLEY MEMORIAL PARK (601 E Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225)
Noon - 1:00pm Safety/Climbing Presented by Andy Young and Jon Bora
Current safety regulations; personal protection equipment, chainsaw safety;
electrical hazards; climbing equipment, ropes and knots; methods for
ascending, descending and working in trees.
1:00 - 2:00pm Rigging Presented by Andy Young and Jon Bora
Use of rigging ropes and equipment; techniques for proper rigging.
2:00 - 3:00pm Review

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