The Tree Care Industry Association will provide education and training seminars online for employers' convenience. The Webinar Series will enable companies to educate a large number of employees at once, reduce travel expenses and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office. All companies will need is a computer with Internet connection for visuals and a phone to call in for audio. TCIA members can receive reduced pricing for all sessions.
Upcoming Webinars
- Social Media Strategy & Practices
Presented by Jeff Korhan
Thursday, October 8, 2009
11:00 a.m. (EST) Duration: 1 hour
"There has never been a marketing tool as powerful as social media. Low cost, wide reach and fast results make it especially valuable in this economy. Learn how to strategically use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and blogs to build your reputation, conduct valuable research, and generate more referrals.
Social media sites get millions of hits daily, making them incredibly important for optimizing your Web site for search engine marketing. These sites are the big elephants in the Web 2.0 marketplace. They can create a stampede of new prospects to your company, enhancing communications with your customers on a professional, social and personal level."
WMC EXCLUSIVE! Registration is limited to WMC2010 attendees only.
- Hazards & Cautions of Storm Work Emergencies
Presented by Michael Butcher, CTSP
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
11:00 a.m. (EST) Duration: 1 hour
"This presentation is targeted at managers and other supervisory personnel who are responsible for the day-to-day operation of municipal forestry programs as well as commercial tree companies involved in contract and emergency tree operations.
A storm emergency is a structured event tied to the actual weather event, and all staff may be affected. This presentation looks at what preliminary actions should be taken prior to a storm emergency event. The storm emergency action plan helps guide your staff development and provides an emergency protocol that will reduce hazards when storm emergencies occur."
Cost: $24.95 for members, $44.95 for non-members
- Proper Gear Inspection: What to look for and what to do about it when you find it
Presented by Tim Bushnell, CTSP
Thursday, October 22, 2009
11:00 a.m. (EST) Duration: 1 hour
"Gear used in the tree industry has to stand up to a lot of abuse. This same gear is often relied upon to protect our lives in or around the job site. Inspecting gear is a critical part of any safety program and should be done by all crew members throughout the day.
So what do we look for when inspecting a piece of gear? With a little training and understanding of how a piece of gear should operate properly, inspection can be a quick and easy process that will not slow down production.
Learn how to look at a variety of gear, find problems, discuss these problems and determine if the item should be discarded or if it can be fixed."
Cost: $24.95 for members, $44.95 for non-members
- Understanding and Complying with Federal DOT Regulations
Presented by Dane Buell, CTSP
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
11:00 a.m. (EST) Duration: 1 hour
"Dane will teach and discuss the intricacies of being DOT compliant at the Federal and your local state level.
Specific topics that will be covered in-depth during the webinar will include:
1. SafeStat: What is it and why is it important to my business?
2. An overview of changes with SafeStat in 2010.
3. How to improve your company’s safety rating.
4. Federal out of service criteria.
5. Challenges businesses face while trying to comply with local enforcement of federal DOT law.
6. Recognizing and controlling defects in your fleet through Post Trip Inspection Reports.
7. Record keeping and reporting requirements."
Cost: $24.95 for members, $44.95 for non-members
- Pesticide Spills - Is it a crisis? It depends on you!
Presented by Jennifer Mohlman
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
11:00 a.m. (EST) Duration: 1 hour
"Managing spills from prevention, preparedness, what to do if a spill occurs, and proper clean-up and documentation."
Cost: $24.95 for members, $44.95 for non-members
- Setting Up and Conducting Effective Performance Reviews
Presented by John Iurka
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
11:00 a.m. (EST) Duration: 1 hour
"A presentation on recognizing the importance of having a performance review process for employees. Discussing why employees need performance reviews, and what are the advantages of performance reviews to an organization. Understanding how to work with employees to set performance standards and goals. Developing skills in observing and giving feedback, listening and asking questions. Identifying effective interview processes, and creating a supportive atmosphere. Making performance reviews legally defensible."
Cost: $24.95 for members, $44.95 for non-members
Other upcoming events from TCIA:
November 3-4, 2009
CTSP Workshop
Baltimore, MD
TCI EXPO
November 5-7, 2009
TCI EXPO
Baltimore, MD
February 7-11, 2010
Winter Management Conference
Hilton Waikoloa Village
The Big Island, Hawaii