Vermeer Arborist Seminar - TREE CLIMBING & Rigging Techniques

This course will provide participants with training and practical use of specialized equipment and techniques employed in technical tree climbing in rope and harness as well as safe rigging techniques used arboricultural operations. Safe work protocols and procedures for technical work at height are identified, explained, demonstrated and practiced.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course attendees will be able to identify hazards involved with tree climbing and rigging , understand the hierarchy of controls used to mitigate these hazards, understand the necessity of documentation involved with climbing and rigging operations, and understanding of the inspection procedures, advantages and limitations of personal protective equipment, as well as arboricultural rigging equipment used all while maintaining and following safe work practices and legislation pertaining to tree climbing and rigging operations, as well as fall protection. Participants will also be educated, coached, and mentored in the applicable forces applied to anchor points, redirects and tie off methods used.