Description:
Two-day - 12 CEU workshop. Class size limited to 16. Register Now for one of the following sessions.
Session 1: June 18 - 19 or
Session 2: June 20 - 21
University of Washington - Graham Visitors Center at the Arboretum
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
CEUs: 12 CEUs
Registration is limited to 16 students per session. Both sessions will likely fill with a waitlist.
This two-day workshop is designed to educate tree climbers on the most likely scenarios where they may have to respond to an emergency. Emphasis is on emergency preparedness, readiness and accident prevention. The importance of self-rescue strategies and understanding the ‘working alone’ definition reinforces the importance of emergency readiness.
Participants are educated in the truths about tree work accidents and fatalities, information based on arborist statistics and industry reviews provides the basis for the specific rescue techniques trained and practiced. Participants are educated in key terms and definitions relating to rope parts, knots, hitches and specialized equipment. Physics concepts such as reaction force and potential energy associated with various rope rescue systems and configurations complete this comprehensive workshop.
This workshop involves hands on rescue opportunities and practice.
Rescue, Readiness, and Reality
Challenges of High Angle Rescue,
Tree Climbing Systems - terms and definitions,
Responsibility and Due Diligence,
Legislation regarding Emergency Protocols,
Work Plan,
JSA (Job Site Assessment),
ERP and the Importance of Procedures and Protocols.
First Aid and CPR Review
C,R,N and Casualty Assessment, Primary and Secondary Survey,
911 on Phone Protocols, EMS (Emergency Management Systems) Support, Assistance and Co-operation.
Risk assessment and scene management
Tree and Site Hazards,
Suspension Trauma,
Stress Management,
Electrical Hazards.
Extent and severity injury evaluation
Look, Listen and Feel,
Stabilize, Comfort and Support.
Self Rescue and working in isolation
Self Rescue Techniques and Methods,
Working Alone Defined and Evaluated.
Climber Extrication
Scenario Evaluation, Triage,
Prepare Rescue Equipment,
Self Rescue,
Ground Worker Assisted Rescue Systems,
Single (Stationary) Rope Systems, Basal and Canopy Anchors,
Spare Pole Systems and Challenges,
Spar Pole Triage and Victim Packaging.
Rescuer Ascent and work positioning
Rope Placement and Installation,
Rescue Techniques and Strategies,
Climbing Systems, Weight Transfer, Angles of Incidence and Loading,
Pick Offs,
Single (Stationary) Rope Systems and Friction Management.
Instructors
Philip Kelley is a lead climber and instructor. He has 26 years in the industry and is a Past President of the Georgia Arborist Association and has been a Certified Arborist since 2000. He is a judge for the ISA North American Tree Climbing Championship and ISA Aerial Rescue International Tree Climbing Championship. He has taught for North American Training Solutions since 2009. He is a contract climber and owner of Samara Tree Preservation and Training since 2014.
Philip is an ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Instructor for Tree Worker/Climber specialist, Aerial Rescue Technician, Line clearance tree trimmer, Electrical Hazard Awareness, Aerial Lift Specialist, Hazard Tree Assessment, Tree Dynamics and Integrated Risk Assessor, Advanced Chainsaw Safety Cutting & Felling Techniques. He was a part of the NATS Instructor Intensive Training in 2009, 2015, Chainsaw Train the Trainer in 2014, and Vitality Summit in 2016.
Brett Huet has 17 years experience in the Arboriculture industry and has a background in wildland fire, and urban forest management. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, ISA Municipal Specialist, ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, Qualified Line Clearance Arborist and Certified Treecare Safety Professional. He is a TCIA Instructor for Chainsaw Operator Specialist, Tree Climber Specialist, Aerial Rescue