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Spanish Language Emergency Safety Training for Tree Care Workers

  • August 17, 2024
  • September 07, 2024
  • 4 sessions
  • August 17, 2024, 12:30 PM 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • August 24, 2024, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • August 31, 2024, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • September 07, 2024, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • 3535 Old 41 Highway Kennesaw, GA 30144 and 1320 Gresham Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062 and 2158 Bolton Road NW Atlanta, Ga 30318
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  • Full course price, 4 Saturdays, full day sessions led by industry professionals

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In the last few months there have been 5 tree care worker fatalities just in the metro Atlanta area. At least three of them are confirmed to have been easily preventable with proper training. In response to this gap of knowledge, the Georgia Arborist Association and Georgians for A Safer Tree Industry have partnered to provide a low cost safety training for Spanish speaking tree care workers and business owners. 

Below you will find the schedule and locations:

CLASS 1: Risk, Regulations, and Safety Best Practices for business owners and tree care workers

North Cobb Regional Library

3535 Old 41 Highway

Kennesaw, GA 30144

8-17-24 | 12:30pm-4pm


CLASS 2: Fall protection, Chipper safety, chainsaw safety, fall protection + gear check

  Vermeer Southeast 

1320 Gresham Rd NE,

Marietta, GA 30062

8-24-24 | 8am-4pm



CLASS 3: Aerial Rescue

Boutte Tree

2158 Bolton Road NW

Atlanta, Ga 30318

8-31-24 | 8am-4pm


CLASS 4: EHAP, Electrical Hazards Awareness Program

  Vermeer Southeast  

1320 Gresham Rd NE,

Marietta, GA 30062

09-07-24 | 8am-4pm


Cost: $100 per attendee for entire course

Language: Spanish

Questions?

Please contact Maria Soto, GAA Coordinator 

maria@georgiaarborist.org

+1 (470) 768-8530

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En los últimos meses ha habido 5 muertes de trabajadores de cuidado de árboles en el área metropolitana de Atlanta. Se ha confirmado que al menos tres de los accidentes se pudieron prevenir fácilmente con la formación adecuada. En respuesta a esta brecha de conocimiento, la Asociación de Arboristas de Georgia y Georgians for A Safer Tree Industry se han asociado para brindar capacitación en seguridad para trabajadores de cuidado de árboles y propietarios de negocios.

A continuación encontrará el calendario:

CLASE 1: Riesgos, regulaciones y mejores prácticas de seguridad para propietarios de empresas y trabajadores del cuidado de árboles

North Cobb Regional Library

3535 Old 41 Highway

Kennesaw, GA 30144

8-17-24 | 12:30pm-4pm


CLASE 2: Protección contra caídas, seguridad de astilladora, seguridad de motosierra, protección contra caídas + revisión de equipo

  Vermeer Southeast 

1320 Gresham Rd NE,

Marietta, GA 30062

8-24-24 | 8am-4pm



CLASE 3: rescate aéreo 

Boutte Tree

2158 Bolton Road NW

Atlanta, Ga 30318

8-31-24 | 8am-4pm


CLASE 4:  EHAP, Programa de concientización sobre peligros eléctricos

Vermeer Southeast 

1320 Gresham Rd NE,

Marietta, GA 30062

09-07-24 | 8am-4pm


Costo: $100 por asistente para el curso completo

idioma: Espanol 

¿Preguntas?

Por favor contacte a María Soto, Coordinadora de GAA

maria@georgiaarborist.org

+1 (470) 768-8530


Thank you to our partners:

Vermeer Southeast, Boutte Trees, Leo's Tree Service, Atlanta Forest Products, Mccoy Tree Surgery, ArborForce Tree Services, Senda Vertical, International Arborists Institute  



Georgia Arborist Association


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

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