External Training & Reference Links

These resources are provided to deepen understanding and exposure to professional arboriculture and safety practices. Company SOPs always take priority.

Professional Arboriculture & Standards

  • Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Industry standards, safety programs, and best practices
  • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Research, certifications, and arboricultural knowledge
  • ANSI Standards (Z133 / A300) Safety and pruning standards (paid access may apply)

Safety & Emergency Response

  • OSHA – Tree Care Safety Federal safety guidance and hazard awareness
  • Stop the Bleed Bleeding control education and lifesaving techniques
  • American Red Cross Training First Aid, CPR, and emergency preparedness

Climbing, Rigging & Rope Knowledge

  • Petzl Technical Resources Equipment usage, limitations, and rescue concepts
  • Teufelberger Rope Knowledge Base Rope construction, inspection, and retirement guidance
  • DMM Wales Resources Connectors, rigging hardware, and testing insight

Educational Media & Training Content

  • Strider Trees (YouTube) Structured arborist operations and education
  • August Hunicke / Tree Stuff Practical climbing and gear discussions
  • Bartlett Arborist Supply Climbing and rigging gear configurations

Learning never stops. Seek understanding — then follow company procedures. Ask questions when resources conflict or seem unclear.