“Implementing Human Performance Tools”, written by Tim Ayers is featured in July TCIA Magazine
Tim Ayers, Director of Safety and Human Performance at Kramer Tree Specialists, had an article appear in the July 2013 issue of the Tree Care Industry Association magazine. The fascinating article is titled “Implementing Human Performance Tools” and is a wonderful reference that explains and illustrates the importance of utilizing effective communication tools in the […]
Tip of the Week – Proper Tree Felling
The time eventually comes for trees to be removed. There are a variety of reasons this occurs. Reasons for removal may include new construction plans, storm damage or even disease, just to name a few. One aspect of large tree removal is the felling of the trunk. Felling a tree trunk can be considered a […]
Kramer Tree Specialists discusses Tree Care Tool Safety
As the spring months begin, people are getting outside and starting to clean-up their yards. Todd Kramer and Tim Ayers, both with Kramer Tree Specialists, met with one group of volunteers from a local Wheaton church. This group has plans to help clean-up some of the remaining storm damage from last July for some of their […]
Kramer Tree Specialists involved in exciting event at Morton Arboretum this past weekend
The Morton Arboretum sponsored an educational event this past weekend for the Midwest Urban Tree Care Forum [MUTCF]. This involved training and networking for a group of college students interested in arboriculture. The event started with a dinner on Friday night to get everyone acquainted, which then led into a weekend full of training. Kramer Tree […]
Electrical Hazards Awareness Program Workshop Recap
In April, Kramer Tree Specialists hosted the 1st TCIA sponsored Electrical Hazards Awareness Program [EHAP] workshop in the greater Chicago area. Our own employee, Tim Ayers, recently became certified by TCIA as one of two Chicago area EHAP instructors. Tim is responsible for the Safety & Human Performance program at KTS. Tim’s experience of […]
Kramer Tree Specialists hosts Electrical Hazards Awareness Program from TCIA, April 4th
Kramer Tree Specialists is excited to host the workshop event on April 4th. The workshop will take place from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on April 4th at Kramer Tree Specialists facility in West Chicago. Tim Ayers, Director of Safety and Human Performance at Kramer Tree Specialists is the trainer for the event. Click here […]
“Implementing Human Performance Tools”, written by Tim Ayers is featured in IAA newsletter
Tim Ayers, Director of Safety and Human Performance at Kramer Tree Specialists, recently had an article published by the Illinois Association of Arborists (IAA). The article titled “Implementing Human Performance Tools” appeared in the Association’s Illinois Trees publication, Winter 2012 Issue. The fascinating article explains and illustrates the importance of utilizing effective communication tools in […]
Arborist News magazine features article written by Tim Ayers, Director of Safety & Human Performance at KTS
Arborist News, a bi-monthly magazine published by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), features an article written by Tim Ayers, Kramer Tree Specialists Director of Safety & Human Performance. Arborist News magazine is available to members of ISA and has an average circulation of 21,000 per issue. Non-members have access to Arborist News issues that […]
TCIA Regional Meeting Recap!
The first ever regional TCIA meeting was hosted by Kramer Tree Specialists last Thursday, January 24th. Peggy Drescher, the TCIA Regional Outreach Coordinator, led the meeting and invited Tim Ayers, Kramer Tree Specialists Safety Director, and Eric Peterson, Arborisk Insurance Certified Advisor, to present on recent changes in the ANSI Z133 Standard, address on-the-job injuries […]
Calling all Tree Care Companies! Kramer Tree Specialists hosts upcoming TCIA Regional Meeting
Kramer Tree Specialists is looking forward to hosting this year’s first regional Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) meeting for tree care companies. The meeting will take place at Kramer Tree Specialists in West Chicago on January 24 from 10-11:30 am. This is an excellent opportunity for both non-members and members to discover the benefits obtained […]