Occupational Hazards Archives

Keep your eyes to the skies and your boots on the ground to ensure you, your crew, and the public stay safe while working in the drop zone. Source: Richard May - Taken during the Saluting Branches Day of Service

November 3, 2025 TJ Yurko

Look Out Below!

Giving the All Clear for Drop Zone Safety Heads up! Are you paying attention? Beneath every tree canopy lies the

By giving equal weight to the prevention of catastrophic falls and everyday sprains, the industry can build a safety culture that truly protects arborists Source: NATS

Current Issue Featured Occupational Hazards Safety

October 30, 2025 Mara Watts

Sprains, Strains, and Falls

Building a Safety Culture That Protects Arborists at Every Level Falls from heights and chainsaw accidents often dominate safety conversations

Just resting a hot chainsaw on the grass can start a fire in the wrong conditions. Add a bit of wind and the situation can quickly get out of control. Source: Adobe Stock

Occupational Hazards Safety

July 30, 2025 Veronica Sparks

Fire Prevention in the Field

Best Practices for a Safer Industry Este es nuestro intento de convertir las historias en audio español usando Inteligencia Artificial.

An ambulance driving with its lights on.

Occupational Hazards PPE Safety

July 30, 2025 Jason Collins

Big Bleed Prevention

Essential Summer Safety for Arborists Este es nuestro intento de convertir las historias en audio español usando Inteligencia Artificial. Aún

A photo of a German Shepherd dog in a fenced in back yard.

Occupational Hazards Safety Safety Tailgate

January 31, 2025 arbortimes

Safety Tailgate: When Dogs and Arborists Meet

Navigating Dog Encounters for Arborists By Jeff Thierbach, BCMAU, CTSP, RCADawn Thierbach, Certified Arborist, CTSP, RCAMargaret Hebert, Certified Arborist &

A tree worker communicates with this crew via wireless microphone and headphones.

Equipment Occupational Hazards PPE PPE Safety

January 27, 2025 Mara Watts and Matt Smithmier

Sounding the Alarm 

Hearing Loss Risks in Tree Care Este es nuestro intento de convertir las historias en audio español usando Inteligencia Artificial.

Poison ivy exposure may seem like just a nuisance but if left untreated can result in some gnarly side effects. Source: Adobe Stock

Occupational Hazards PPE Safety

October 25, 2024 Jason Collins

Guarding Against the Green

PPE Tips for Poison Ivy Safety Este es nuestro intento de convertir las historias en audio español usando Inteligencia Artificial.

When someone touches poison ivy, the urushiol oil is absorbed through the skin within half an hour. Source: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org

Occupational Hazards Safety

October 25, 2024 Ariel Slick

Navigating Toxic Plants

Essential Safety Tips for Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Este es nuestro intento de convertir las historias en audio español

Equipment Occupational Hazards Product & Service Spotlight Safety

October 24, 2024 arbortimes

ZANFEL® Poison Oak & Ivy Treatment

A safe and effective topical solution for poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. The ZANFEL® Poison Ivy, Oak &

Working outside in direct sunlight and heat for extended periods increases the risk of heat-related illnesses on the job. Source: Adobe Stock

Occupational Hazards Safety

August 2, 2024 Jason Collins

Too Hot to Handle

Mitigating the dangers of heat-related illnesses on the job site Este es nuestro intento de convertir las historias en audio

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