Tree Climbing Techniques

by Jose Mercado | TLE Seminar

CEUs/PDHs: ISA 1,APLD 1,PGMS 1,NALP 1*

Seminar Dates: September 18, 2024 3:00 PM

Seminar Cost: $0.00 Register Now

Seminar Description:
Come and see advanced climbing techniques SRT, DRT mechanical ascenders, new gear and state-of-the-art tools.



Learning Objectives:
1. Safe techniques for tree professionals.
2. Learn how to assess a situation for safety.
3. Various techniques.

Jose Mercado

Jose Mercado is a ISA Certified Arborist # WE-1183-A, WCISA Certified Tree Worker WC-689-C, Altec Certified Aerial Lift Instructor, American Red Cross Certified Instructor and holds a valid CDL w/doubles & triples endorsement.

Jose has a passion for the care of trees and the training of arborists climbers that actually do the work. He performs all aspects of safety equipment training, climbing techniques, and FA/CPR/AED.

Over 38 years experience, former judge at WCISA tree worker exams, organized tree climbing competitions, Jose has conducted many arborist training symposiums for the WCISA and worked for a large landscape company for many years as a supervisor.

Jose is the Founder and Executive Director (past president) of the Hispanic Arborist Association, where safety, education and advancement of the Hispanic tree worker matters.