Editor’s Note Happy spring readers,
Spring always gives me a sense of optimism. It’s a combination of longer and warmer days, bud- ding trees and flowers paired with the strong desire to get outside and move my body as much as possible. It’s this time of year when I make twice-daily walks a concrete item in my calendar, amongst other outdoor activities. I’ve noticed a lot of tree
On our cover: Chippers reduce cut and drag time, which in turn helps you make more money. Photo courtesy of Albach. ISSUE 3, SPRING 2023
work happing in my neighborhood during my walks lately, and it makes me think a lot about what we’re cultivating for tree care workers and business owners here at ArborTIMES . A few weeks ago, I stopped to watch a local tree care company taking trees down in a cramped space in my complex and noted the large equipment they were using to do it, plus all the safety efforts in place both for the crew and the people passing through. They made it look easy and I know it’s not. It takes critical thinking, communication and clarity on each person’s role, not to mention deep familiarity with the tools and equipment needed to get the job done. This project involved an aerial li, a crane and a chipper. We’ve talked about aerial lis and chippers in past issues. We haven’t discussed cranes, but in this issue, we’ll explore knuckle-boom cranes with a grapple-saw attachment. We’ll also dive into a new safety topic: mental health first aid. Having a first aid kit is a requirement, but mental health first aid is arguably just as important. If anything, it improves crew communication, is an asset for any type of tree work and even carries over into personal lives in a positive way. Aer all, the goal at the end of the workday is to go home healthy, and mental health certainly can affect physical health. The team and I here at ArborTIMES hope you learn something that will help you in your job as a crew member or your role as a business owner. Thank you for joining us in this digital space. Please share these stories, send feedback and interact with us on social media. We’ve made the social icons below clickable so it’s easy for you to connect with us.
PUBLISHER Sachin Mohan: Mohan@ArborTimes.org EDITOR Emily W. Duane: editor@ArborTimes.org TECH DIRECTOR Richard May: info@ArborTimes.org SAFETY AND TRAINING ADVISORS Ken Palmer Jared Abrojena SENIOR ADVISORS Dane Buell Mark Garvin PRODUCED BY EDGE AHEAD ASSOCIATES For editorial and advertising inquiries: 1 Store Hill Rd, PO BOX # 334 Old Westbury, NY 11568 Tel. (516) 399-2627 Email: Mohan@ArborTimes.org Web: ArborTimes.org No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur. All uncredited photography is either supplied or sourced from a stock image bank.
In safety,
Emily W. Duane, Editor, and the ArborTIMES Team
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