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Certification
ISA Certified Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist
International Society of Arboriculture
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This certification is for tree workers who specialize in aerial lift work. To become certified as an ISA Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist, you must demonstrate your ability to perform as a competent aerial lift operator. For this credential, you will be tested in both a classroom setting and a field setting.
Apply safety standards, PPE requirements, and industry regulations to protect the aerial lift operator, ground workers, and persons near the work zoneConduct pre-operation inspections of the aerial lift device including mechanical systems, controls, and safety equipment before commencing tree workPosition and operate the aerial lift device to safely access tree work locations while maintaining stability and compliance with manufacturer specificationsIdentify and mitigate electrical hazards by applying electrical hazard awareness principles and maintaining safe approach distances from energized linesPerform aerial rescue procedures and provide emergency response for lift-related incidents involving the operator or other workers at the work siteExecute tree removal operations from an aerial lift using appropriate techniques to ensure accuracy, safety, and controlled processing of tree partsApply rigging hardware and techniques from the aerial lift platform to safely lower, direct, and process tree sections during removal operationsPerform pruning operations from an aerial lift using industry-accepted tools, cut types, and techniques that minimize impact on tree health and promote longevityInstall and inspect cabling and bracing systems to provide supplemental structural support for trees with identified defect or failure riskIdentify tree species using physical and morphological characteristics to inform work planning and species-specific care decisionsApply tree science principles including tree anatomy, physiology, and biological processes to support appropriate tree care decisions from the aerial liftConduct thorough tree and site inspections from the aerial lift to identify structural defects, decay indicators, and site hazards prior to performing workPerform aerial rescue operations by executing practiced rescue procedures to safely remove an incapacitated worker from the lift platform or work zoneOperate chainsaw and hand tools safely from the aerial lift platform using correct positioning and technique to minimize injury risk and maximize controlPromote safe work practices and comply with the ISA Code of Ethics when conducting aerial lift operations in arboricultural settings