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Auckland, New Zealand
Joined October 2010
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Here's how to tie a Scaffold Knot from the #CMCSchool. Visit our Fundamentals page for details about each knot in this series: cmcpro.com/blog/fundamentals
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The advent and growing popularity of backpack blowers doesn’t mean it’s time to retire the rake – but almost. Read the whole article in the February issue of the TCI Magazine here: ow.ly/wXsE50DnSVu
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We’re featuring a different knot every weekday in January to help you build your basic knowledge in the New Year. Here's how to tie a Munter Hitch from the #CMCSchool. Visit our Fundamentals page for details about each knot in this series: cmcpro.com/blog/fundamentals
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Easy grip, low stretch, maximum firmness, and excellent knot-holding. That's ArborMaster®. #TrustSamson #SamsonRope #arborist
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We’re featuring a different knot every weekday in January to help you build your basic knowledge in the New Year. Here's how to tie a Poachers Knot from the #CMCSchool. Visit our Fundamentals page for details about each knot in this series: cmcpro.com/blog/fundamentals
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What are the advantages, you ask? Or more like, what are the disadvantages of using a synthetic sling? Find the answers in the article, "Something about Slings", written by TCIA's very own Tchukki Anderson, BCMA, CTSP, on the TCI Magazine blog here: ow.ly/KSuN50CM1Ou
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Rigging tools, do you know how to identify and properly use them as a ground technician? Get an overview of rigging tools for ground technicians in the TCI Magazine here: ow.ly/nLjD50CdOLF
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Competitive tree climbing? What’s that all about? Krista Strating goes over the ins and outs of competitive tree climbing in the October issue of the TCI Magazine here: tcimag.tcia.org/tree-care/cl… Listen to the TCIA Podcast episode with Krista in the TCIA Mobile App!
Mines that have switched to Samson high-performance synthetics actually report that their ropes last significantly longer than the wire they replaced. #TrustSamson #mining #SamsonRope #ROCKTOBER
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Making informed decisions on the materials and construction of your ropes is critical to achieving maximum service life and safety. Find out why specified strength should not be the only factor when selecting your #mooring lines. #SamsonRope #TrustSamson youtu.be/Ybrp77D8jio
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Presenters: Brian Fain- Ferguson-McGuire Insurance Agency Date/Time: October 6, 2020 4:00PM ET 1 CTSP CEU Register today: ow.ly/K0Nc50BEvxx
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Ascent and descent make up a small percentage of what occurs during tree-climbing operations. Much of the time in the canopy is spent in a work position. Learn more about proper climber work positioning in the September TCI Magazine here: ow.ly/AAi150Bokpp
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Media Alert: South Waikato fatality WorkSafe was notified of an electrocution in South Waikato yesterday. We understand one person has suffered fatal injuries and another person was taken to hospital in a serious condition. We understand trees were being felled at the time...
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‘She’ll be right’ culture creeps back into health and safety. The number of workplace fatalities rose markedly in 2019 and it's been a bad start to 2020. The shadow of Pike River could be starting to fade, new @WorkSafeNZ chief exec Phil Parkes says. 🔗: nbr.co.nz/story/she-ll-be-ri…
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Last year, the Women's Tree Climbing Workshop celebrated its 10th year of successfully training and inspiring over 700 female arborists globally. Learn how they are offering financial resources to allow more women to attend their workshops here: shorturl.at/dpQR4
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The Award of Merit is the highest honor paid by TCIA to an individual or company that represents leadership in the field of arboriculture and long-term commitment to the industry. Check out this video of award winner, Scott Prophett here:youtube.com/watch?v=xTKx0TEN…
Steve Connally, explains how a near-miss incident can easily happen at any point, and the importance of your crew continuing to conduct hazard assessments until the day is complete. Check out the article in this month’s edition of the TCI Magazine ow.ly/OZQ350ylK31
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Up to 15 times stronger than steel? Discover how ropes made with Dyneema® DM20 fiber are boosting productivity, improving worker conditions and safety while lowering costs in the mining sector.
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Worker left permanently paralysed after falling approximately two metres 👉 bit.ly/2rtreGU
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