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Using Cranes in Tree Removal (in Spanish)

  • December 03, 2022
  • 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Hyde Farm Cobb County - 721 Hyde Rd Marietta, GA 30068

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Using Cranes in Tree Removal (in Spanish)

Instructor: Tierson Boutte

with Nahun Lemus and Gabriel Martinez


Cost: $25 includes light breakfast and lunch, Registration required
Location: Hyde Farm Cobb County - 721 Hyde Rd Marietta, GA 30068

CEUS: 6 ISA Credits, SAF, and TCIA

instruction 7:45-5 pm


Description:  

The course begins with a presentation on theoretical issues of cranes and their use in trees. Afterwards there will be a demonstration of how to remove a tree with a crane. The instructors talk with the participants about the application of theoretical topics in real life through interactive radios. -

  • Terminology 
  • Crane components and inspection 
  • Safety Standards and Federal Regulations 
  • Load charts and how to read and use them 
  • Methods of determining load before cutting in trees 
  • Crane sitting on steep or difficult terrain 
  • Frames and their uses in tree sections 
  • How to perform cuts successfully 
  • Dynamic loads

    Participants must bring:   

    • PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, proper clothing including Hi-Viz 

    Georgia Arborist Association


    Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
    Phone:  (404) 913-1422
    Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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