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SUMMARY:NATS Training: Women Lead - Follow Your Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to advance your leadership skills? Join NATS’ Women Lead: Discovering Your Own Path Forward course\, led by our very own COO Karen Hauck and Director of Training Rebecca Seibel. This unique opportunity offers a supportive and encouraging environment for women in leadership roles to share experiences\, reflect on their own leadership styles\, and develop valuable skills. \n\n\n\nDuring the three-day course\, you will engage in interactive and introspective activities that will challenge you to take a closer look at yourself and your capabilities. You will also have the chance to connect with other women in the industry who share similar experiences. \n\n\n\nPast participants have found immense value in Karen and Rebecca’s authentic leadership styles\, real-life examples\, and perspectives. Their credibility from years of experience in the field makes this course truly unique. Through shared stories and discussions\, you will gain confidence in knowing that others have overcome similar challenges and come out stronger\, empowering you to do the same. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to discover your own path forward and enhance your leadership skills. Contact us for more information on Women Lead or any of NATS’ other women-led courses. Join us virtually beginning on July 11th and take the next step in your personal and professional development. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://northamericantrainingsolutions.com/women-lead-july-2023/
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/39338/2023-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:NATS Training: Women Lead - Follow Your Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to advance your leadership skills? Join NATS’ Women Lead: Discovering Your Own Path Forward course\, led by our very own COO Karen Hauck and Director of Training Rebecca Seibel. This unique opportunity offers a supportive and encouraging environment for women in leadership roles to share experiences\, reflect on their own leadership styles\, and develop valuable skills. \n\n\n\nDuring the three-day course\, you will engage in interactive and introspective activities that will challenge you to take a closer look at yourself and your capabilities. You will also have the chance to connect with other women in the industry who share similar experiences. \n\n\n\nPast participants have found immense value in Karen and Rebecca’s authentic leadership styles\, real-life examples\, and perspectives. Their credibility from years of experience in the field makes this course truly unique. Through shared stories and discussions\, you will gain confidence in knowing that others have overcome similar challenges and come out stronger\, empowering you to do the same. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to discover your own path forward and enhance your leadership skills. Contact us for more information on Women Lead or any of NATS’ other women-led courses. Join us virtually beginning on July 11th and take the next step in your personal and professional development. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://northamericantrainingsolutions.com/women-lead-july-2023/
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/39338/2023-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:NATS Training: Women Lead - Follow Your Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to advance your leadership skills? Join NATS’ Women Lead: Discovering Your Own Path Forward course\, led by our very own COO Karen Hauck and Director of Training Rebecca Seibel. This unique opportunity offers a supportive and encouraging environment for women in leadership roles to share experiences\, reflect on their own leadership styles\, and develop valuable skills. \n\n\n\nDuring the three-day course\, you will engage in interactive and introspective activities that will challenge you to take a closer look at yourself and your capabilities. You will also have the chance to connect with other women in the industry who share similar experiences. \n\n\n\nPast participants have found immense value in Karen and Rebecca’s authentic leadership styles\, real-life examples\, and perspectives. Their credibility from years of experience in the field makes this course truly unique. Through shared stories and discussions\, you will gain confidence in knowing that others have overcome similar challenges and come out stronger\, empowering you to do the same. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to discover your own path forward and enhance your leadership skills. Contact us for more information on Women Lead or any of NATS’ other women-led courses. Join us virtually beginning on July 11th and take the next step in your personal and professional development. \n\n\n\nRegister: https://northamericantrainingsolutions.com/women-lead-july-2023/
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/39338/2023-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Electrical Hazard Awareness Training (Online Learning provided by NATS)
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that working in proximity to electrical lines and hardware requires specialized training and skills according to OSHA? Due to the hazards posed by energized or potentially energized electrical hardware\, understanding safe operation of an electrical system and its components\, and being able to identify the systems maximum nominal voltage\, and safe work procedures when working in proximity are key skills required by any tradesperson working closer then 10ft to energized conductors of 50 kV or less. \n\n\n\nArborists\, forestry professionals\, construction trades\, heavy equipment operators\, and environmental consultants are just a few of the trades who commonly require EHAT training. \n\n\n\nNATS is the largest training provider of Electrical Hazard Awareness Training in the Arboriculture\, Forestry\, Construction\, and Heavy Equipment trades and our EHAT course has been recognized by all types of electric utilities\, as well as federal agencies such as OSHA the USDA\, USFS\, and US Army Core of Engineers. \n\n\n\nFollowing is a list of topics covered during the course: \n\n\n\nSite Risk Assessment\, Electrical Hazard Recognition\, PPE\, Job Briefing\, & Emergency Action PlanningElectrical Theory\, Electrical Hardware\, System Constructions\, & Equipotential GroundingOSHA/ANSI/NFPA Standards: Regulations & Safe GuardsElectrical Accidents\, Electrical Hazard Abatement\, & Emergency ResponseEHAT Competency Assessment\n\n\n\nCourse materials include all applicable requirements for electrical safety for arborists: \n\n\n\nOSHA General Duty Clause 5(a)(1)(2)(b)OSHA 1910.331-335 Electrical Safety for General Industry (Part of OSHA Subpart “S” Electrical)OSHA 1910.269 Electric Power Generation\, Transmission\, and DistributionANSI Z133.1- 2017 American National Standards for Arboricultural Operations – Safety Requirements\n\n\n\nCost: $149 per registrant E-Learning Module:This is a self-paced online training which means you can take the course when your schedule allows. Once purchased\, you will have 30 days to complete the course.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/electrical-hazard-awareness-training/
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SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety and Technical Tree Felling (Online Learning provided by NATS)
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $199 per registrantE-Learning Module: This is a self-paced online training which means you can take the course when your schedule allows. Once purchased\, you will have 30 days to complete the course. \n\n\n\nChainsaws are one of the most common hand-held power tools among all industries. This course is designed to educate workers who use a chainsaw about proper risk assessment\, PPE use\, chainsaw safety features\, maintenance\, use\, and handling. Participants will gain an understanding of chainsaw reactive forces and hazards associated with felling trees and cutting wood or brush. Learn planning strategies including saw transport\, starting\, cross cutting/bucking and limbing\, understanding compression and tension\, and dealing with spring poles. These strategies will be demonstrated in a safe\, online learning environment. \n\n\n\nThis course is delivered in 4 separate modules and must be completed in sequential order:Module 1: Chainsaw Safety \n\n\n\nIntroduction to the course and learning objectivesA review of arboricultural industry incidents with an emphasis on chainsaw useOSHA/ANSI/NFPA Standards: Regulations & Safe GuardsBasic and recommended personal protective equipmentWork site and emergency planning\n\n\n\nModule 2: Basic Chainsaw Use \n\n\n\nErgonomic saw use and handlingNon-felling work procedures and storm clean upLimbing and bucking\n\n\n\nModule 3: Felling \n\n\n\nSix-step felling plan\n\n\n\nModule 4: Chainsaw Care \n\n\n\nBasic filed maintenanceChain sharpeningFuels and lubricants\n\n\n\nNote: You must review and complete all training modules to receive a NATS Certificate of Attendance for this course.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-and-technical-tree-felling/
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SUMMARY:Qualified Line Clearance Arborist (QLCA)
DESCRIPTION:Dates:Virtual Learning: April 20\, 27; May 4\, 11In-Person: August 2-5 (Optional Add-on to Virtual Course (plus valid First Aid/CPR certificate); Required for full QLCA Qualification)Course Times:10:00am – 3:30pm EST on scheduled course dates; includes a 30-minute lunch breakCost:Virtual Only: $849Virtual with In-Person: $2\,849Class Size:This course is limited to 24 participantsLocation (For Virtual with In-Person):Rancho Los Tres Compas 8510 Deep Creek Rd.\, Apple Valley\, CA \n\n\n\nAre you an arborist working in the utility sector or interested in becoming one? Have you received proper training as required by OSHA and ANSI to safely work in proximity to electrical hardware and equipment? Are you interested in expanding your skill set to join an elite team of Qualified Line Clearance Arborists who are passionate about safety and even more passionate about improving the performance of the arboricultural trade? Then this course is for you!Utility arboriculture and vegetation management is the largest sector of the arboriculture industry and requires specialty skills to safely perform job tasks in proximity to electrical conductors and hardware. North American Training Solutions is the only nationally recognized training organization utilizing OSHA Authorized Outreach trainers and performing hands-on training and hands-on competency evaluations which assess and empower workers to perform their job duties to the highest of their abilities.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/qualified-line-clearance-arborist-qlca/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Tech Talk: Back to the Future-An Historical Look at Advancements in Arboriculture
DESCRIPTION:This two-hour Tech Talk will provide an historical perspective of advancements in arboriculture and how these advancements have moved safety\, and the industry\, forward.  \n\n\n\nPresenters: Mark Bridge\, TreeMagineers and Ed Carpenter\, North American Training Solutions
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tech-talk-back-to-the-future-an-historical-look-at-advancements-in-arboriculture/
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