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Wright Tree Service Launches New Safety Training Video
This article was originally published in the September/October 2014 issue of Utility Arborist Newsline. Wright Tree Service has launched a new safety training video, “Safety: Our Highest Priority.” The video highlights the Brother’s Keeper motto that guides the company’s focus on safety—its most important value. It reviews three main hazards employees will encounter on a […]
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From the Treetop: Steve Pietzyk
by Steve Pietzyk, Vice President of Operations As the WTS division map proves, the company continues to expand. In the past two years, WTS has moved east and south, from Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee to Louisiana and south Texas. Expansion isn’t a quick process, however. Before we move into these regions, many […]
Read more...Focused on Safety
Last year, Wright Tree Service (WTS) released the video “Safety: Our Highest Priority,” which identifies the three major risks that field employees are exposed to on a regular basis. These include falling trees and branches, falling while climbing or working on the ground, and direct or indirect contact with a power line or other energized […]
Read more...Tips for the Industrial Athlete
by Ben Isbell, Safety Supervisor, Minnkota Division Professional and competitive athletes’ careers often last as long as their bodies can handle the sport. Whether it’s football, triathlons or mixed martial arts, an athlete’s body endures a lot of physical strain. They often follow strict stretching and body care regimens to stay in the best possible […]
Read more...Oklahoma Safety Summit
By Will Nutter On June 18 and 19, the Oklahoma Safety Summit was held at Post Oak Lodge near Tulsa, OK. With five utilities, seven line clearance contractors, and three planning and consulting contractors represented, there were more than 80 people in attendance. The format was the same as the past three summits. Group discussions […]
Read more...UAA Safety Committee Update 2014
By Will Nutter, Safety Committee Chair This article was published in the July/August 2014 Utility Arborist Newsline. Will Nutter is President and COO of Wright Tree Service. It’s hard to believe that we are two years into the newly formed Safety Committee. It seems like yesterday we were in Portland requesting approval from the Executive Committee to […]
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From the Treetop: Will Nutter
by Will Nutter, President and COO Safety is one thing that has truly started to evolve over the past several years. It is not a fad or buzzword – people are taking it seriously. It was not long ago that the attitude around safety from several of our utility customers was, “that’s your business.” That […]
Read more...Division Safety Committees
by Chad Berlin, Safety Supervisor The Southwest Division has created four safety committees that involve all work groups in our operation area. The purpose of our safety committees is to promote the goal of zero harm to all employees while improving the safety culture of Wright Tree Service. The committee is made up of one […]
Read more...Training Tools Spotlight: T.S.O.F.
by Jim Lorrigan, Safety Manager We all know that simply telling someone how to do a task does not replace real, hands-on experience. Training goes beyond telling. There is a proper procedure for high quality training, and following it is vital in our company and our industry. There are four main parts of this procedure. […]
Read more...Working Outdoors in Winter: Essential Nutrition
By Erick Palacios, Safety Supervisor, Wright Tree Service As the winter season approaches, some of us embrace the change from the summer’s heat, and others complain. In an industry where we have no choice but to work outdoors, both those who embrace it and complain about it should be aware that proper nutrition can provide […]
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