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    Asheville Carolina Canopy Workshop - 14 October 2022

    • October 14, 2022
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Biltmore Estate: 1 Lodge St Asheville, NC 28803

    Registration


    Emergency Response & Aerial Rescue

    Tree climbers must know how to respond to an array of emergencies. Phillip Kelly, a Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Safety Professional, will instruct workshop participants on emergency preparedness, readiness and accident prevention using a mix of discussions and hands-on practice rounds.


    Workshop Topics:

    • Rescue, readiness and reality … high angle rescue challenges, climbing systems, and protocols, procedures and relevant legislation
    • First aid and CPR review … casualty assessment and emergency phone protocols
    • Risk assessment and scene management  site and electrical hazards, suspension trauma, and stress management
    • Extent and severity injury evaluation
    • Self-rescue and working in isolation … definition, techniques, and methods
    • Climber extrication … scenario evaluation, equipment preparation, removal systems (ropes, anchors and spar poles), and victim transport
    • Rescuer ascent and work positioning … rope and climbing systems and rescue strategies

    Workshop Delivery:

    • Friday 14 October 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. -- rain or shine (canceling only for inclement weather)
    • Biltmore Estate, 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC  28803

             Meet at entrance gate at 8:00 a.m.; caravan to instruction site

    • The workshop is limited to only 50 participants.
    • Certified arborists (ISA) and registered foresters (SAF) may receive up to 6.5 credits.

    Registration Info

    NCUFC members …

    $35 early fee

    $45 late fee


    Non-members …

    $50 early fee

    $60 late fee

    Early registration ends 

    Tuesday 4 October 2022


    Last day to register 

    Tuesday 11 October 2022


    Lunch will be provided.

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    Georgia Arborist Association


    Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
    Phone:  (404) 913-1422
    Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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