December 1 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lussier Family Heritage Center
3101 Lake Farm Rd. Madison, WI 53711
EHAT Training
The WAA Safety Committee is pleased to announce an upcoming training offering. Shelly Wollerman will be instructing an Electrical Hazard Awareness Training at the Lussier Family Heritage Center on December 1st.
We are hosting this class in order to aid in compliance with industry standard annual training requirements and to promote safe work practices.
If the weather cooperates, part of the class may involve a field trip outside to look at electrical infrastructure. Please come with clothing suitable for some time spent outdoors.
Doors open at 7 am. Instruction begins at 7:45 am. Lunch from 12-12:30. Class length is dependant on several factors, we expect for class to go until at least until 2, but may go as late as 4. We will have continental breakfast, coffee and lunch available.
Topics covered will include:
• Tree work fatality & injury statistics
• Safety regulations & standards (ANSI Z 133-2026 §4.1)
• Electrical system terminology & hardware ID
• Electrical theory
• Electrical hazards & mitigation strategies
• Safe work practices & determining MAD
• PPE for qualified workers
• Hazards of battery powered chainsaws
Instructor:
Founder of Soteria Training Solutions: Shelly Wollerman
Shelly Wollerman has always been passionate about working outdoors. Growing up on a dairy farm, she loved being outside and getting her hands dirty. After gaining experience with a landscape company, Shelly moved to a new city, where she discovered her interest in tree care. Fascinated by the challenges of working with chainsaws and navigating the unique hazards of tree care, she set a personal goal to be fully prepared for any emergency on the job site.
To enhance her skills, Shelly trained with industry leaders in aerial rescue and organized biannual training sessions at her workplace. She also became a volunteer EMT to better handle medical emergencies in the field. During her 10+ years of experience as a production arborist for residential and commercial properties, Shelly also competed in tree climbing competitions at chapter and international levels, further honing her expertise and deepening her passion for safety and rescue.
Shelly’s dedication to safety led her to join a national training company specializing in the tree care industry, where she instructed courses on Electrical Hazard Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Aerial Rescue, Chainsaw Operations, First Aid/CPR/AED, and OSHA-30 General Industry. Always seeking to improve, she pursued advanced training through the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), completing Wilderness First Aid and an intensive 30-day Wilderness EMT course, earning licenses as both a Basic EMT and Wilderness EMT.
In 2023, Shelly combined her extensive tree care and medical training to develop specialized courses tailored to the tree care industry. Her hands-on, participatory programs prepare professionals to manage injuries effectively until emergency services arrive. With a focus on real-world scenarios, Shelly equips tree care workers with the skills and confidence to respond swiftly and effectively in the face of emergencies.
Registration (Limited to 40 People):
- $125 for WAA Member
- $150 for Non-WAA Member
- Become a WAA member click here PRIOR to registering for this event to get the WAA Member rate!
Sponsorship Information
- $1000 EVENT SPONSORSHIP STILL NEEDED!
- See Sponsorship Program Brochure for details.
- Contact Nathan Schuettpelz for more information.
- THANKS TO THOSE THAT HAVE SPONSORED ALREADY!
Cancellation / Refund Policy
Refunds will be made if requested on or before November 27, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.
There will be no refunds for cancellations made after November 27th, although substitutions may be permitted. Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion. Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.
Notice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060. A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days, subject to this Return Policy. We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.
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