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Join us for our Tree Climbing Workshop

October 13, 2022 by John B Ward & Co.

Tree Workers with One-to-Two-Years Experience and Persons with More or Less Experience are invited to participate in our first annual Tree Climbing Workshop with Jim Roach on November 9 and 10. 

 

 

Topics to Include

 Gear Inspection

 Identifying Hazards Within the Tree

 Knots and Hitches

 Open System vs. Closed System

 Basic Tree Entry and Advancing Tie In

 Instructor Demonstrations

 Body Thrusting/Foot Locking/SRT Assent

 Proper Cuts

 Basic Limb Removal and Rigging

 The class will be bilingual in English & Spanish

 


610-293-9430

or email stacy@johnbward.com

 

 

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