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Certification
ISA Certified Tree Climber
International Society of Arboriculture
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The ISA Certified Tree Climber program is the only global, industry-wide climber certification to test knowledge and skills against internationally accepted standards related to skill and safe work practices. As an integral part of a career journey, being an ISA Certified Tree Climber allows you to show your competencies as a professional climber and ignites a continued passion for learning and development in this industry.
Comply with industry safety standards, laws, and regulations to protect the tree worker, other workers, and persons near the work zoneUtilize PPE appropriate for tree work activities including head, eye, hearing, and body protection to maintain worker health and safetyInspect the work zone for hazards including electrical systems, structural tree defects, and site conditions prior to job briefing and task executionReview work documentation and conduct pre-job tree and site inspections to identify and mitigate hazards before work beginsSelect, inspect, and use climbing and rigging ropes and equipment that meet applicable regulations and industry-accepted standards for safe tree workTie knots and assemble climbing systems to configure a secure tree climbing tie-in appropriate for the work conditionsInstall industry-accepted climbing rope systems and ascend safely to the tie-in point while maintaining continuous secure attachmentAccess work stations and descend in a controlled manner using friction hitches and mechanical devices while maintaining at least two points of attachmentPerform pruning cuts using industry-accepted tools and techniques that minimize impact on tree health and avoid detrimental practicesIdentify tree species using physical attributes and recognize sources of stress and tree defense mechanisms against decayApply rigging hardware, systems, and techniques including tag lines, lowering devices, and anchor point assessment to safely control tree parts during removalRemove trees using appropriate techniques to ensure accuracy, safety, and efficient processing of tree parts including chainsaw positioning to minimize kickbackPerform aerial rescue and provide emergency care oversight during situations involving physical harm or hazardous conditions at the work siteConduct skills-based climbing demonstrations including vertical and horizontal movement, controlled rope use, and safe descent under evaluated conditionsPromote safety culture by supporting training of safety procedures and behaviors among tree care workers