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I'm not sure what the fines would be. We have all the PPE. It really shouldn't be an issue. Most wear it daily. It will be the one quick cut without putting chaps on that gets them. A few of the older guys won't wear them either. They're usually aloft so it's not required yet. I'll snoop around...

Yep. Like I said it's a work in progress. We're about to start some big ROW clearing projects through residential areas. The PPE is really being stressed. There is gonna be way to many eyes on us. Between the gas co, environmental co, and highly agitated property owners I would be amazed if we...

The Sena units from Treestuff. We're doing the basic safety training stuff now but we need to really train guys to do the job. My ground crew can be trusted to set up the ground rigging and safely run it. One is an experienced climber and a very good groundman. The other two can be trusted with...

Well about a year has gone by and I'm glad to say the company has come a long way. There is still a lot to work on but it's getting there. PPE was pushed pretty hard and all 20 employees are now sporting comm systems. Training is getting better and is a work in progress. At least all the basic...

Well just letting everyone know that I took a lot of time and wrote out a dozen pages of areas that I saw needing improvement. Safety and training being the majority of it. I'm glad to say that they actually took everything very seriously. Yesterday the two co-owners, another foreman, and I went...

Listed Gerry's books and dvd's along with others. Like the grape thing. I'm seeing that this is gonna take a bit of time to properly get this layed out for them.

Nah, I've been that most of my life

I agree. The hard part is going to be getting the guys to document the mistakes or property damage no matter how minor, to be used as a learning tool to figure out how to not let it happen again. Stuff happens but by figuring out what can be done different will be benificial to all. It does seem...

Various things like tool inventory list, maintenance schedule and checklist, and a system of "rewarding" employees for safety. This time I'm breaking things down and basically setting it all up in detail. Plus a bunch more stuff like work orders, morning routine, end of day, and routine training...

Not sure. They do have some pretty decent municipal and commercial accounts.

Company. Back to tree work tomorrow ( I hate snow). I've mentioned issues before and been ignored or forgotten. They also have mentioned wanting to do certain things and nothing becomes of it. I'm hoping they consider some if what I suggest. I see a lot of money being lost from poor...

Well the company is running three full crews through out the winter and looking to add a forth late spring. Also they have two landscape crews and a lawn crew. I decided to fill it out and am advising them to check for a workers comp deduction for setting up an actual safety and training plan...

We got our Christmas bonuses this year with a questionnaire in the envelope to fill out. Basically rating certain things and asking if I'm willing to take on more responsibility, blah, blah, blah. At the end they want to know if I have any ideas to improve the company and promote company growth...