As the saying goes, "Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness." Luck with respect to accident prevention is applying training and common sense to a problem situation in order to deal with it safely. Accidents are a painful fact of life whose frequency and severity can be minimized through proper training. Severe accidents have long range implications. Lives are altered for those who were injured. Businesses are disrupted by the increased expense of insurance, lost time of valuable employees, and the aggravation of extra administration.

Finch Tree Surgery, Inc., and its' employees are committed to absolute adherence to a comprehensive safety program for the improvement of our work environment. Through this means, we look forward to a more productive life for our employees while assuring minimal risk to our clients and their property.

Safety training is an investment on our books. The benefits of that investment are peace of mind and trust that our clients have in us despite the hazardous nature of tree work.

 

FINCH TREE SURGERY, INC.  CONTINUES TO ADHERE TO BEST INDUSTRY PRACTICES

Local Tree Care Company Gains 3-Year Industry Re-Accreditation

Finch Tree Surgery, Inc., a commercial and residential tree care company located in San Gabriel, California has been recently re-accredited in accordance with Tree Care Company Accreditation standards put forth by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), America’s oldest and most respected tree care trade association.  Accredited tree care companies must re-apply every three years so that their practices can be reviewed and the continuation of best business practices can be verified.

TCIA Accreditation is the only program of its kind in the tree care industry.  It is a voluntary process evaluating businesses to ensure that professional practices and standards are met by all employees that work on your property.  When you hire an Accredited tree care company, you can rest assured that this organization has been checked for proper insurance, applicable licenses, reliable and ethical customer service practices, and meets strict operating standards.  A key objective for Accreditation is to help companies provide the highest levels of service to customers.

To achieve business Accreditation, businesses undergo an extensive review of professional practices aimed at safeguarding consumers, including:

► Consumer satisfaction

► Best business practices

► Formal employee training

► Compliance with industry standards

► Adherence to safety and quality standards

► Insurance coverage

As a measure of protection to consumers, businesses undergo renewal check-ups annually.  The annual renewal ensures that the company continues to employ trained professionals, is still properly insured and has a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating. 

The 3-year Re-Accreditation achievement demonstrates that Finch Tree Surgery, Inc. has undergone an extensive review of practices as well as a site visit, and continues to adhere to all accreditation standards. 

Luis Abrego, a crew leader at Finch Tree, recently completed the Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) program offered by the Tree Care Industry Association. The CTSP program allows key employees to become certified tree care safety experts, thereby empowering and encouraging a culture of safety within that organization and across the industry as a whole.

Maintaining a Certified Treecare Safety Professional on staff means that this organization is committed to safe practices in arboricultural operations. CTSP’s are kept abreast of the latest technological advances and regulatory activities affecting the industry through the TCIA safety network, and must commit to ongoing education in the safety field in order to maintain their certification. Because safety regulations and industry standards are continually evolving, the ongoing education requirement is vital to maintaining a legitimate safety program within a given company.

There are three paths to CTSP program eligibility: Holding a degree in Arboriculture or a related science with technical experience through an internship; possessing three years technical field experience in tree care with at least one year of assumed responsibility for safety; or six month’s technical field experience with one year in a professional safety role. In order to fulfill program requirements, CTSP’s must complete a study guide, attend a training workshop, and pass a comprehensive exam. Staying certified requires CTSP’s to earn a minimum of 30 CEU’s every three years by committing to continuing their growth in the safety field through a variety of means.

The purpose of the CTSP program is to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses overall, and completion of the program demonstrates a true commitment to improving the safety and well-being of tree care workers across the industry. Consumers can rest assured that retaining the services of a tree care company with a CTSP on staff ensures a safe, professional jobsite operated by highly skilled experts in the arboriculture field.