West Coast Arborists, Inc. provides an extensive in-house training curriculum for all employees to broaden their knowledge of the arboriculture field of study. Included in this training are the ISA standards, both Treeworker and Arborist study programs, and a variety of Tree Care Industry Association home study programs. We also offer training courses to our staff in areas of customer service satisfaction, maintaining professional conduct, and Qualified Line Clearance Trimmer Training.

SAFETY PROGRAM
Safety standards are top priority at West Coast Arborists, Inc. Our line of work demands that all work is performed in a manner that provides the maximum safety to the general public as well as our employees. Our crews are instructed to follow the safety standards of ANSI Z133.1 as well as Cal-OSHA requirements. We have one of the most extensive safety training programs in the industry. We provide our employees with state-of-the-art training tools and instructional sessions company wide. Our insurance carriers and Cal-OSHA have recognized us repeatedly for outstanding safety training efforts. We have a full time Safety Trainer that is professionally trained in the field of horticulture. He brings several years experience to the company as well as expertise in training new and existing employees. He administers I.S.A. certification training, in-house crew leader training programs, and new hire orientation training.

SAFETY TRAINING

• Bi-weekly Tailgate Safety Meetings - for each crew.
• Safety Team - a ten person committee that reviews and discusses safety procedures, problems and incentives.
• Injury & Illness Prevention Program - integral to overall safety program.
• On the Job Training Programs - New employees are assigned a “buddy” with experience to assist them.
• Training with Video - Programs included are Professional Tree Care, Electrical Hazards, Aerial Rescue, Chipper Safety, Chain Saw Safety and Pruning Technique. Video presentations in cooperation with Tree Care Industry Association.
• Leadership Training Programs - Continued training and study, utilizing the Crew Leader Home Study Program, available through Tree Care Industry Association.
• Certification Training - Continued study sessions are held in preparation for the International Society of Arboriculture Certification Programs.
• Safety Incentive Programs:

   - Safety Bonus Program rewards employees on a company-wide, quarterly basis for time without accidents.
   - Christmas Bonus Program enables employees to earn credit for safe operations throughout the year.
   - Crew lunches are provided for work-groups with outstanding safety practices and records.
   - Safety Lottery is held monthly which recognizes individuals with outstanding safety records.