Chipper Operator Safety - English Language 

Accidents involving brush chippers are a significant concern for tree care and landscape employers, the employees who operate the equipment, and manufacturers alike.

This Chipper Operator Safety course is designed to train tree care employees in hazards, as well as accepted practices for brush chipper operation and other associated tasks.  The course will increase employee involvement with overall safety compliance.

The course covers hazard awareneess and procedures for hooking up, transporting, setting up, operating and maintaining a chipper, and includes classroom as well as hands-on training. 

Attendees have the option to earn TCIA's Chipper Operator Specialist designation by passing the exam in the TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist manual ($35). The Specialist designation includes a certificate of completion, laminated wallet card, arm patch, and helmet decal.

Check-in begins at 8:00am and class is from 8:30am - 12:30pm.  Please bring PPE.

CEUs: ISA Certified Arborist - 4;  TCIA CTSP - 4