Tree Trimming Safety Training

Tree Trimming Training - An Overview 

Tree trimming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S., with a fatality rate of 110 per 100,000 employees, roughly 30 times the national average. Our online tree trimming training aims to provide tree care professionals with the knowledge and skills to deal with hazards like electrical shock, and being struck by falling limbs or equipment. Proper use of equipment, such as chainsaws and loppers, safe use of aerial lifts and chippers, and adherence to safety standards to avoid accidents are what participants will learn. The training explores hazard recognition, risk evaluation, and emergency response measures to ensure workers are equipped to handle different situations involved in tree trimming activities. Enroll today to learn safe tree trimming practices. 

Course Curriculum

Our tree trimming training provides real-world knowledge through interactive online modules and demonstrations. Learn these essential skills from experienced professionals who understand the real challenges you confront on a daily basis.

Unit 1: Tree Trimming Fundamentals

Learn to examine various types of trees and the specific needs for trimming. Recognize the structure that influences trimming methods and learn to evaluate tree health prior to undertaking any work.

Unit 2: Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment

Understand how to assess hazards in the workplace, such as electric shock risks, falling limbs, and leaning trees. Acquire skills to undertake effective pre-work safety checks that prevent accidents before they occur.

Unit 3: Personal Protective Equipment

Choose the right PPE for the particular tree trimming activities. Master correct fitting procedures for helmets, eye protection, hearing protection, cut-resistant attire, and fall protection equipment that are your final line of defense.

Unit 4: Safety and Maintenance of Tools

Learn how to correctly use hand tools, power tools, and chainsaws with the proper technique. Understand the ways to regularly check equipment to guarantee reliability and optimize tool life while avoiding hazardous failures.

Unit 5: Fall Prevention and Climbing Techniques

Master safe climbing practices through detailed, step-by-step video demonstrations and interactive modules. This unit covers the correct use of ropes, harnesses, and climbing gear, along with essential techniques for positioning and selecting secure anchor points. 

Unit 6: Chainsaw Safe Operating Practices

Apply safe chainsaw operating procedures such as correct starting, cutting, and shutdown methods. Identify kickback hazard areas and keep control during cutting action to avoid severe injuries.

Unit 7: Safe Work Near Power Lines

Learn to apply specialized safety protocols when working near electrical hazards. Gain insights on calculating minimum approach distances and coordinate with utility companies to ensure compliance with regulations for non-qualified workers.

Unit 8: Emergency Response and Rescue

Master first aid for common tree trimming injuries and execute aerial rescue procedures. Learn the ways to develop emergency action plans that ensure rapid response when accidents occur to minimize injury severity.

Benefits of the Course

The most successful tree care businesspeople today use their safety certifications to secure more contracts, save on insurance premiums, and earn customer confidence. Below are the key benefits you will experience after enrolling in our tree trimming training: 

Fewer Workplace Accidents

The tree care profession has 15 times more accidents than other industries. Effective training significantly lowers the rate of accidents by educating you on how to recognize and avoid certain hazards before they harm you.

Improved Professional Reputation

Customers are more and more demanding proof of safety training prior to contracting tree care services. Certification is an indicator of professionalism and expertise that separates you from your untrained competitors. 

Lower Insurance Premiums

Tree care companies with certified safety training often qualify for lower insurance premiums. They show a commitment to safety that reduces risk, strengthens liability protection, and leads to long-term cost savings for your business.

Better Equipment Life

Adequate handling of equipment gives valuable tools such as chainsaws and climbing hardware a longer life. With training, you learn maintenance practices that avoid premature damage and hazardous malfunctions, costing thousands in repairs while providing secure performance.

Why Choose LearnTastic as Your Tree Trimming  Course Provider 

LearnTastic has certified more than 19,00 tree care professionals across the country with an industry-leading 98% pass rate. Our curriculum is regularly updated to incorporate the most current safety standards and actual hazards you'll encounter on the job.  We offer:

Industry-Recognized Certification

Our certification is recognized by leading insurance companies and government contractors across the country. Upon completion, you'll be issued a digital credential that can be verified instantly by prospective employers or clients using our secure verification system.

Continuing Education Credits

Gain 0.04 CE credits that are applied to licensure requirements in all 50 states. Our IACET-accredited status means your time investment will keep your professional status intact while developing essential safety skills that save your life and living. 

Flexible Learning Options

Train at your own pace with our mobile-responsive platform. Take course material anywhere, during between-job downtime or in the convenience of your own home, without giving up work hours or wages.

Lifetime Access to Updates

Safety standards constantly change and update. Your initial registration comes with ongoing access to course updates, so your information remains current with industry best practices and regulatory updates.

24/7 Expert Support

Receive answers at your convenience from our certified arborists. We have an average response time of less than 2 hours to ensure that you never get stuck or lost in the process of learning.

Who Should Join This Training

Tree care professionals face serious risks every day, most of which are preventable with proper tree trimming training. Working for a company that invests in safety education and follows a clear safety policy leads to fewer incidents and lower employee turnover. Register today if you are: 

• Tree trimmers and pruners

• Arborists and tree surgeons

• Landscaping professionals

• Utility line clearance employees

• Municipal park and recreation employees

• Property maintenance employees

• Forestry employees

• Construction employees working around trees

• Emergency response workers

• Homeowners who do their tree work

Regulatory Boards

Tree trimming operations are coming under growing regulatory scrutiny, with OSHA penalties for safety infractions averaging $16,000 per case. Our training assures complete compliance with all relevant standards, allowing you to steer clear of expensive penalties while safeguarding your most valuable asset, your employees. Our tree trimming training complies with the following regulatory standards:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269: Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Rules for Electrical "Non-Qualified" Tree Trimmers

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.268: Telecommunications, Rules for Tree Trimming

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Subpart P: Hand and Portable Powered Tools