Most tree work today is quoted with 'time' as the major quotient. Loosely translated, the quicker you get the job done the more money you are likely to make.
In the past, being 'quicker' meant muscling your way through the job.
Today, being quicker is best achieved by using appropriate equipment ..
Ever wondered which shape carabiner is best suited for the job? DMM Professional know the answer.
Have a look at the latest iteration of their website.
There is a section titled 'Articles' which offers a wealth of information related to height safety, upcoming events, regulations and standards, etc - well worth ..
Modern ear protection is pretty efficient. But in some cases super-efficient hearing protection can be a hindrance, particularly when you need to listen to what someone is saying. For instance, a safety warning from a co-worker.
The only way around the hearing problem is to raise the ear muff momentarily while ..
Homeowners undertaking tree work on their property have unwittingly helped in the development of a new 'mini-bollard'.
It appears tree work customers are putting pressure on providers to 'act like real arborists'.
Loosely translated, this means customers have high expectations from the arborists they employ to complete tree work on their property. ..
There are plenty of 'urban myths' surrounding the use of single rope work positioning. One is the mistaken belief that a basal anchor must always be used for securing the access line in the tree.
Kev Bingham, father of the Rope Wrench, has an excellent ..
According to the GriSport adverting blurb 'comfort' was the Italian manufacturers focus when they first started making safety boots back in 1977. Treetools customer feedback to date tells us the GriSport safety boot do meet that objective.
Treetools decided to add GriSport following customer requests for the boot. Boots represent a ..
"By order of the ISA Board of Directors, effective May 24, 2012, Arboriculture Australia will no longer be acknowledged as a Chapter of ISA and will lose all rights afforded to an ISA Component." Jim Skiera, ISA Executive Director.
Competitors from the AA chapter who have won eligibility at the 2012 ..
Following last weeks NZ Arbor Education and Training Committee meeting in Wellington, kiwi tree climbers were rejoicing in the fact that, finally, a reference to SRT Ascent and SRT Work Positioning would be made in the latest edition of the industries' Best Practice Guideline.
SRT, particularly ascent, is widely used in ..
After all the testing the Agathis boys did to ensure they had tear-away-ability on their chainsaw lanyard it might have been a waste of time.
Unbeknownst to us, the Husqvarna Research and Development Department was beavering away on a similar project.
But rather than concentrate on the lanyard for securing chainsaws ..Copyright © Treetools New Zealand 2025. All rights reserved.
