Seminar Dates: November 4, 2026 9:30 AM
Seminar Cost: $30.00 Register Now
Seminar Description:
In this course, we will go over job site set up, aerial lift inspection, pre-job assessment, AI use, aerial lift rescue, fall protection, suspension trauma, groundsman safety, chipper safety, and climber safety.
Learning Objectives:
1. Aerial lift inspection
2. Aerial lift rescue
3. Groundsman safety
Jose Mercado
Hispanic Arborists Association
Jose Mercado is an ISA-Certified Arborist #WE-1183-A, WCISA-Certified Tree Worker WC-689-C, Altec-Certified Aerial Lift Instructor, American Red Cross-Certified Instructor, and he 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, including serving as a former judge at WCISA tree worker exams and 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 the safety, education, and advancement of the Hispanic tree worker matters.
