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Protect Yourself: What you Wear Could Save Your Life Personal protective equipment, or PPE, should be part and parcel of every climber or branch manager’s daily outfit, so normal and natural that the respective tree crew member feels near naked without it. Sadly this is not always the case. Equally sad is the reflection in…

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) reviewed 158 occupational tree care accidents reported by the media in 2013. Of these accidents, 79 were fatal. The average age of the deceased was 40.6, and the average age of the serious accident victim was 37.7. These findings are very similar to the 2012 findings, where TCIA recorded 84 fatal accidents. However, the number of non-fatal accidents increased dramatically to 79 from the 44 reported during the 2012 calendar year. Summary of Findings:An analysis of the fatal accidents categories revealed…

Chainsaw Chain All chainsaw chain is not created equal! There are three different types of chainsaw teeth and sequences used in the arborist industry; chisel, semi-chisel, and skip chisel.  All of them have different uses and applications.Along with the different types of chain, there are also three cutter sequences;  standard (chisel & semi-chisel), skip, and…

AAS CAT BACK COVER-SMALL Climbing Ropes and Harnesses: Are You Performing Daily Safety Checks One task in the arborist industry that is not performed as often as it should be is the safety inspection of climbing ropes and saddles. Since your life depends on your safety gear they must be free from excessive wear, tears,…

Are you interested in how chainsaws can help you trim trees and shrubs with speed and ease, but you’re not sure how to harness the power? Figuring out how to use a chainsaw is an important matter of safety and efficiency. By reading the following short guide, you can begin your path to chainsaw expertise.…

You’re ready to purchase your first climbing saddle, but do you know what features define the best saddles? Your most important considerations are comfort and safety. Once you climb a tree with chainsaw in hand, the last thing you need is a saddle that is too large or too small or loosens as you move.…

Are you shopping for the best prices on tree climbing rope? Are you wondering if arborist grade rope is essential? You may come across lower grade rope that costs less than arborist rope, but there are some essential reasons to stick with arborist grade rope for safe tree climbing. Purposeful Design Climbing up a tree…

Arborist Safety Equipment Is there a secret to staying safe while working as an arborist or tree worker? At American Arborist Supplies, we think it comes down to the right equipment. When you buy your arborist safety equipment from our company, you don’t have to think twice about your safety. This leaves you free to…

Emerald Ash-Borer (Courtesy of  USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services)   Symptoms and Treatment: Adult Emerald Ash Borer Although you can’t always spot it, the beetle may live in cut wood such as firewood. You can help stop the beetle by not moving firewood. Moving firewood can spread the beetle, its larvae and its eggs…

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