EHAP Workshop sponsored by ISA-Rocky Mountain Chapter, the Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association, NorthWestern Energy Company, and the Northern Rockies Tree School

July 25-26, 2019 (July 25^th 1-5 pm; July 26^th 8-12 pm)

Venue

Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT  59808

Workshop Description:

Electricity is a serious and widespread hazard to arborists. In fact, electricity causes about 30 percent of all fatalities in the tree care industry, making it the leading cause of worker fatalities.   Since even a street lamp circuit or phone line can be energized with enough voltage to kill, almost all arborists in the field have at least some exposure to this hazard.  In fact, workers don't even have to touch a wire to be electrocuted - about half of all electrocution fatalities are the result of indirect contact.  Tree branches and other conductive objects are an ever-present threat for the industry.

All arborists must be trained to recognize and avoid these electrical hazards.  Qualified line-clearance arborists must have additional knowledge about electrical hazards and the special techniques used to work safely near electrical conductors.

Instructor:

Dr. John Ball, CTSP: Dr. Ball is a Professor of Forestry at South Dakota State University where he instructs courses in arboriculture and forestry.  He also instructs courses at SDSU for emergency medical technicians and is also an instructor for pre-hospital trauma life support.  He also has worked in the line clearing industry and serves as a campus arborist.

Pricing & Registration:

Early registration before July 15^th-International Society of Arboriculture, MT Urban and Community Forestry, and NorthWestern Energy members/employees $100

Non-members/employees $125

Late registration after July 15^th (walk ins welcome until class limit of 35 reached)-International Society of Arboriculture, MT Urban and Community Forestry, and NorthWestern Energy members/employees $125

Non-members/employees $150

Class limited to 35 students.  Registration is transferrable.

Training Materials:

EHAP materials are provided with registration, including the EHAP manual, Z-133 Safety Standard, and enrollment into the EHAP Program.

How to Register: Register on-line using Pay Pal at: http://mucfa.com/get-involved/ehap-training

Meals: None Provided.

CEUs:

Earn 8.0 ISA and CTSP CEUs for attending.

Release:

By virtue of your attendance you agree to the use of your likeness in TCIA's promotional materials.