About the Instructor:
Dr. W. Todd Watson is an international plant health care consultant and has worked in private and public sectors in tree and landscape education, research, and management for over 25 years. He has a BS degree in Horticulture and a PhD in Plant Pathology from Texas A&M University.
Dr. Watson is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Texas A&M University and recently was the Program Leader for Urban and Community Forestry where he conducted research and taught arboriculture and urban forestry classes. In 2005, he was named a Montague Teaching Scholar at Texas A&M, and he received the SLATE award for teaching excellence in 2009. He has authored several articles in research journals and professional publications, and he has provided numerous tree and landscape presentations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Dr. Watson is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and has served on committees and editorial boards for ISA. In addition, he has been the Vice President of the Arboricultural Research and Education Academy, and served as President of the ISA Texas chapter. Dr. Watson is an ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist and was voted Texas Arborist of the Year in 2003.
New Pruning and Safety Standards From A to Z
Online registration is closed. Please call Margaret at 281-513-5224 to see if seats are available for registration at the door.
If you are unaware of the changes made in the 2017 editions of the ANSI A300 (Part 1) pruning standard and the ANSI Z133.1 safety standard, then there is a lot you need to know. These standards have been substantially revised, which will affect the way you operate your business. Pruning types have become pruning systems. Shoulds have become shalls. New pruning and safety requirements have been added. Some have been deleted. This workshop will help you navigate the new changes so you can better protect trees and those who love them.
Some of the items included in this workshop include:
- Pruning systems
- Pruning process flowchart
- Pruning practices
- Pruning proposals
- Treeworker accidents
- Standards of performance and safety training
- Electrical hazards rule changes
- Safe equipment operation
- Puns, funny videos, and bad jokes
The ANSI A-Z Workshop will be jam-packed with useful and up-to-date information. The first three hours of the workshop will be dedicated to the ANSI A300 (Part 1). The remaining five hours will highlight changes and important information in the Z133.1 standard. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with your colleagues from various arboricultural disciplines.
Lunch and snacks are included
ISA CEUs: Certified Arb 8; Climber Specialist 8; Municipal Specialist 8; Utility Specialist 8; BCMA Practice 5, Management 3
TCIA CEUs: CTSP 5
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing to info@StreamsideGreen.com. No telephone cancellations accepted. Cancellations must be received 10 business days prior to the event start date for a full refund less a $25 administration fee. Registrations are transferrable. By virtue of your registration, you agree to the cancellation terms as outlined.