- My name is Ed Carpenter.
I've been a professional
arborist for 23 years.
I'm president, owner and lead instructor
with North American Training Solutions.
I have a passion for
helping this industry.
I like trees, I like people,
but I love tree people.
Today we're gonna talk
about a very important subject
called brush chipper safety.
Safety is and should be
the number one priority
of every tree care operation.
From the initial job site setup
to final disposal of materials,
there's any number of
variables to consider.
One of the biggest considerations
is your tree care equipment
no matter what type or
brand of equipment you use
It's imperative that you
and your crew transport, operate
and maintain your equipment appropriately.
All federal, state and local regulations
must be followed as well as
the operator's manual
specific to your machine.
Brush chipper safety really starts
with the operator's manual.
These are critical to understanding
the safe and correct use of the machine.
Even if you have received training
or otherwise developed
competency with chippers,
the operator's manual details
the unique features of your machine
and characteristics on how
to safely operate your machine.
Following the proper instructions
will improve the performance
of the machine and ensure a safe
and productive operator experience.
Of course instruction alone
doesn't equate to safety.
Anyone working with a brush chipper
should be trained and
attain equipment competency
by a qualified professional.
For more information
consult your operating manual.
Thank you for takin' the time
to watch these videos.
Remember safety is
everybody's responsibility.
And there's no tree worth anybody's life.
