RAW Winter Workshop – Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Rochester International Event Center
7333 Airport View Rd. SW • Rochester, MN 55902
Airport exit on Highway 63 South
Featuring
Don Blair Arborist, Author, Lecturer
John Ball Professor of Forestry
ISA Certification
7.5 CEUs
Registration
Registration is $95/person. Use a copy of this registration form and mail to register now or go online at our website (which is open for online registration with PayPal payment). To ensure the quality of the workshop, space is limited.
Mail registrations:
Rochester Arborist Workshop
3930 Hwy 14 East • Rochester, MN 55904
Questions should be sent via email or call Jacob Ryg at 507-328-2515. Vending information contact Jay Maier.
Schedule
7 am Registration
8 am The History of Tree Climbing
In the beginning Man climbed trees and he saw that it was good, but he kept falling out of trees and he saw that that was not so good. Arborists have been trying to keep from falling out of trees for as long as they have had to climb them. The current state of the art in climbing techniques and equipment is at the highest level in history. It hasn’t always been the case as Don Blair clearly demonstrates in this presentation on how far tree climbing and safety have come in the past 130 years. (2 CEUs)
9 am The Anthropology of the Oakman and the Eucman
Donald Blair has devoted over 30 years to the study of two arboreal sub-species: Homo sapiens eucalypti and Homo sapiens quercusi. Being able to discern the difference is essential to maintaining the quality, safety and production of any tree care entity. (1 CEU)
10 am Managing the Risk of Rigging
Over 30 years ago, the fi rst tree care industry pioneers changed tree rigging techniques forever. In all too many cases accidents and fatalities may be traced directly to a disregard for proven safe work practices or a complete lack of knowledge. John Ball and Don Blair are here as a team to share some actual situations and analyze what was wrong and what techniques and skills may have avoided the accident. Of particular interest is explaining the true purpose behind a 10:1 safety factor, why we adopted the formula, and why too many arborists in the newest generation are getting it completely backwards with fatal results.
11:45 am Lunch with Vendors & Door Prizes
12:15 pm Mark Abrahamson: Pest Update from the MDA (.5 CEUs)
1 pm How do we do MORE with LESS?
In this session Dr. John Ball will discuss growing demand for service and shrinking budgets municipal tree departments, as well as commercial tree companies, must become more efficient with their resources. Not only do we have to do more, we also must maintain high professional standards on the tree care operations and provide a safe working environment for our crews, customers and the general public. This session will explore the means of improving services without compromising safety or standards. (2 CEU)
3 pm Moonlighting in Monticello
When one of the most photographed trees in the United States has to be removed without damaging the most famous private residence in the world, failure is not an option. Consulting arborist Donald Blair tells the fascinating story of how a team of arborists and crane rigging experts came together to pre-plan, plan and execute one of the most high-profi le removals in the history of arboriculture.
4-6 pm Minnesota Society of Arborculture (MSA) Social
Stick around and network with other tree care professionals. Drinks and appetizers provided by MSA.
EHAP
Join us on the following day, Friday, February 17, for Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP). This workshop certification helps you fulfill OSHA safety requirements for working near utility lines.
Hotel accommodations can be made at a reduced price through Airport Event Center Hotel 7320 Airport View Drive SW Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 536-7000 by mentioning RAW.
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