OSHA NEWS: US Department of Labor announces enforcement guidance changes to save lives, target employers who put profit over safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has introduced measures to make its penalties more effective in preventing employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards or failing to comply with workplace safety and health requirements.
Maximizing Your Influence in the Tree Care Industry: A Guide to Making Big Bucks from Top Brands and Retailers
Are you an arborist, tree surgeon, or simply a tree enthusiast looking to take your passion to the next level? Then, you may want to consider becoming an influencer in the tree care industry
Crane Capacity EXPLAINED: Knuckle boom vs. Telescopic Crane
When it comes to tree removal, having the right equipment can make all the difference in the world.
Are you Hiring? - The 3 Leadership Behaviors that Drive Fierce Loyalty & Extreme Engagement in Tree Care
Leadership plays a crucial role in the success of any organization, and this is especially true in the tree care industry.
Petzl Launches New 2023 Product!
Designed for tree care, the NAJA friction saver allows the work rope to be set up without damaging the tree. The strap has four different adjustment positions to adapt to different branch diameters. Rope ascents and movement in the tree are optimized, thanks to the high-efficiency pulley which facilitates rope glide at the anchor. The included retrieval ball makes the system easily retrievable from the ground.
Noble Oak Safety & Training to host upcoming 2023 ArborFest EXPO
Noble Oak Safety & Training is proud to announce that they will be hosting the 2023 ArborFest EXPO. The event is scheduled to take place at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Asheville, North Carolina between March 31st and April 2nd, 2023. ArborFest EXPO, which has traditionally been hosted by Sherrilltree.
Hunterdon County Poly Tech Career Visit
NJ Crane Expert talks knucklebooms and cranes with the local technical school heavy equipment class.
Discovering Forestry Podcast with Hans Tielmann
Joe & Korey sit down with Hans Tielmann from NJ Crane Expert. NJ Crane Expert are the experts when it comes to crane certification and arborist safety training. Joe, Korey & Hans discuss the safety and importance of training with cranes and how people can sign up for the classes NJ Crane Expert offers.
TWENTY+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EXCELLENCE WITH HANS TIELMANN
Welcome back to another BlogOX feature, everyone! For this blog, we decided to dive into one of the most fundamental elements of forestry, firewood, and tree service as a whole; Safety.
Crane Simulators are Good Business
Crane simulators are a time and cost-saving training resource for construction companies, tree care services, and more.
Crane Safety: Electrifying Hazards
“The biggest thing we come across is complacency in terms of pre-op inspection and proper setup for stabilization,” says Hans Tielmann, III, CTSP, a nationally accredited crane instructor and owner of Noble Oak, LLC – a second-year TCIA member company based in Flemington, New Jersey – and NJ Crane Expert, also of Flemington. “Another thing that is really common is that, while a lot of operators know they need to have certain documented processes in place, they always fall short when documenting. Those are the small things that can really get you in trouble.”
A Flemington crane operator-trainer launches a traveling simulation program
The need for skilled mobile crane operators is on the rise, Tielmann said, due to demand in the residential real estate construction market. A few years ago, the “next big thing” for residential real estate companies to purchase was a bucket truck, also known as cherry picker, Tielmann explained. Now, it’s a mobile boom crane.
Crane Operators Have Mobile Simulation Training Options
In response to worsening labor shortages, NJ Crane Expert has announced simulation training for mobile crane operators and those who aspire to have a career as a certified crane operator. NJ Crane Expert, a provider of mobile crane training and certification, now adds two mobile crane simulators to its hands-on training.
Crane Safety: Electrifying Hazards
“The biggest thing we come across is complacency in terms of pre-op inspection and proper setup for stabilization,” says Hans Tielmann, III, CTSP, a nationally accredited crane instructor and owner of Noble Oak, LLC – a second-year TCIA member company based in Flemington, New Jersey – and NJ Crane Expert, also of Flemington.
TCI Expo 2021 Recap!
NCCER class, parties, mobile crane simulators and a ton of networking! TCI Expo was awesome - we were so happy to be back!
NJ Crane Expert Purchases Two Mobile Crane Simulators to Add to Training Offerings
First we added a BIK TC 106 to our training offerings, and now we have added two mobile crane simulators. The simulators will be available for hourly, daily, weekly or monthly use. An hour in the simulator is equivalent to one hour of real seat time. Sharpen your skills or test your knowledge, these simulators can do everything for mobile, lattice, and tower cranes.
Updated Safety Standards for Tree Care Operations Employees
OSHA has updated their safety guide, which was designed to keep workers safe from the many hazards of tree removal, when on the job.