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Tree Trimming Workshop

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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12:00 PM (CDT)
to Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM (CDT)
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New location! 

One of MMUA's most popular programs, the Tree Trimming Workshop will be hosted by Elk River Municipal Utilities this year.

Tree work has inherent dangers. To ensure everyone's safety, it is vital that personnel are properly trained and comply with applicable safety standards including OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.268, 1910.269 and 1910.333, and ANSI Z133.1-2000.

This is an opportunity to sharpen your skills and increase your knowledge through classroom and hands-on instruction in the field.

Click on the image to the right for a printable brochure.

This workshop is intended for any city/utility employee responsible for any type of tree work. This training is not just for lineworkers.
Training will be led by MMUA's Jake Kuntz, Cody Raveling, and Jay Reading. All three bring a wealth of tree care experience, including a 30-hour training course. Jake is a licensed Minnesota tree inspector, and he is working toward becoming a certified arborist.
  • Work gloves/gauntlets
  • Work boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses
  • Face protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Weather-appropriate, high visibility clothing
  • Chaps
  • Chainsaw in protective case and extra chain 
  • Mixed gas, in approved container
  • Review of OSHA and ANSI safety standards
  • Chainsaw safety and maintenance
  • Overview of tree species; best time of year to cut them
  • Best practices to prevent the spread of disease
  • Proper way to trim a tree and how much to trim
  • Tree cuts and proper techniques on felling trees
  • How to be an effective team and work safely on the ground and in the bucket
  • Basic rigging for dropping limbs safely

Agenda

October 8
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Registration/check in
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM Welcome and introductions
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM Classroom instruction: chainsaw safety and maintenance; safety standards; hazard recognition; wood chipper safety
October 9
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hands-on tree work
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch served
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hands-on tree work
October 10
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Classroom instruction: rigging techniques and proper application
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Classroom instruction: overview of tree species; trimming/cutting recommendations
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Lodging

MMUA has secured a block of rooms at a reduced rate at the Wyndham Garden Otsego-NW Minneapolis located at 9200 Quady Ave NE, Otsego, MN 55330. Daily room rate is $90 plus tax.

Please make hotel reservations as soon as possible using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2024-tree-hotel

Room block closes on September 14 or when sold out. Availability cannot be guaranteed.

For More Information:

Theresa Neddermeyer

Theresa Neddermeyer

Safety Services Coordinator, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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(763)746-0713