Lesson 1Climbing hardware and connectors: carabiners, rope rings, lanyards, cambium savers, friction devices, ascenders, descendersDis lesson detail key climbing hardware for tree work, like carabiners, rings, lanyards, friction devices, ascenders, and descenders. We stress ratings, matching, checking, and right way to fix dem to stop failures.
Carabiner types, ratings, and locking stylesRope rings, swivels, and rigging interfacesLanyards and adjusters for positioningFriction devices, descenders, and controlAscenders, backups, and misuse preventionLesson 2Modern rope access systems: single rope technique (SRT) and double rope technique (DRT) principles, advantages, limitationsWe introduce modern rope access for tree work, compare SRT and DRT. Cover main principles, gear setup, how fast it go, limits, plus switching, going up and down control, and rescue plans.
Core principles of SRT in arboricultureCore principles of DRT in arboricultureSRT vs DRT efficiency and limitationsTypical ascent and descent configurationsRescue planning in SRT and DRT systemsLesson 3Aerial rescue planning: rescue sequence development, patient packaging, lowered vs hauled rescue, practiced scenariosDis cover pre-plan aerial rescue, from check scene to do safe, quick rescues. Stress sequence making, pack patient, choose haul or lower, and build real practice drills we document.
Scene size-up and hazard controlRescue sequence and role assignmentPatient assessment and packaging methodsLowered vs hauled rescue decision-makingDesigning and documenting practice drillsLesson 4Staying current: sources for standards and guidance (ANSI Z133, Tree Care Industry Association, International Society of Arboriculture guidance)We guide arborists to stay up with safety standards and best ways. Highlight ANSI Z133, TCIA, ISA resources, plus maker bulletins, training news, and how to put changes in daily work.
Overview of ANSI Z133 requirementsUsing TCIA resources and trainingISA publications and credential updatesManufacturer notices and instructionsUpdating company procedures and formsLesson 5Regulatory and site safety protocols: worksite exclusion zones, hand-signalling, traffic management for farm roads, permit-to-work basicsDis tackle rules and site safety, like exclusion zones, talk, traffic control. Introduce permit-to-work, job talks, papers to manage risks on farms and road sides.
Job briefing and permit-to-work basicsWorksite exclusion zones and barriersHand signals and radio communicationTraffic management on farm and roadsidesIncident reporting and recordkeepingLesson 6Personal protective equipment: helmets, eye/face protection, hand protection, chainsaw PPE, high-visibility and footwear standardsWe review must-have arborist PPE: helmets, eye face guard, gloves, chainsaw gear, high-vis clothes, boots. Cover pick, standards, check, fit with climbing.
Helmet types, fit, and service lifeEye, face, and hearing protectionHand protection and glove selectionChainsaw protective legwear standardsHigh-visibility clothing and footwearLesson 7Harness selection, harness fit, suspension trauma awareness and rescue considerationsFocus on pick and fit arborist harness for comfort safety. Talk suspension trauma danger, early signs, rescue ways, position, time limit, after-rescue health.
Types of arborist harnesses and ratingsHarness adjustment and fit checksInspection, care, and retirement cuesMechanisms and signs of suspension traumaRescue planning for suspended workersLesson 8Work positioning, fall-arrest vs work-positioning distinctions, backup systems and redundancy (prusiks, autoblocks, progress-capturing devices)We look safe work position in trees, clear fall-arrest from work-position. Detail backup with prusiks, autoblocks, capture devices for extra safety up high.
Work-positioning system componentsFall-arrest vs work-positioning criteriaBackup knots: prusiks and autoblocksProgress-capture devices and usesRedundancy planning in climbing systemsLesson 9Rope selection and care: dynamic vs static, diameter, sheath/core, knot choices, inspection and retirement criteriaExplain arborist rope kinds, build, work: static vs dynamic, size, sheath-core. Cover knot pick, check regular, clean, store, when to retire.
Static vs dynamic rope characteristicsDiameter, elongation, and hand feelCommon arborist knots and hitchesRope inspection, cleaning, and storageRetirement criteria and documentation