OSHA 10-Hour/30-Hour

OSHA Safety Training for Arborists & Tree Care Professionals

Why OSHA Outreach Training Matters in Tree Care

Working with trees comes with unique hazards — from climbing, chainsaws, working near power lines, to falling branches or equipment. Having formal safety training helps reduce injuries, protect employees, and boost client confidence.

The OSHA Outreach Training Program (10-hour or 30-hour) is designed to provide awareness-level safety instruction. It’s not a certification per se, but a validated credential demonstrating that participants have been trained in hazard recognition, prevention, and worker rights.

• OSHA 10-Hour: geared for entry-level workers — introduces core safety topics and basic hazard awareness.
  
• OSHA 30-Hour: deeper, broader training, ideal for supervisors or those with safety responsibilities.
  

While these courses cover general safety and health topics, when training arborists we can include tree-industry safety modules to make the content more relevant and immediately applicable in the field.

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What Makes Our Arborist-Focused OSHA Training Unique

We tailor the OSHA Outreach curriculum with supplemental material especially for tree care professionals. The base OSHA training ensures you meet the standard scope of hazard awareness; then we layer in tree-specific practices and scenarios, so you gain safety knowledge that you can directly apply on job sites.

Special Emphasis on:

• ANSI Z133 standards and how they relate to everyday arboricultural operations North American Training Solutions
  
• Safe climbing, rope systems, rigging hazards, and tree failure awareness
• Electrical hazards and overhead lines in an arboriculture context
  
• Chainsaw safety, pruning, and maintenance in real-world work settings
• Fall protection, aerial lift safety, and working at heights
• Site hazard assessment and job briefing in tree environments
• Emergency rescue planning specific to tree work
• Use of PPE (helmets, eye & face protection, gloves, chainsaw chaps, hearing protection)
• Equipment safety (chippers, stump grinders, aerial lifts)
• Worksite layout, traffic and pedestrian safety near tree operations
• Tree failure modes, decay, and structural hazards

This approach ensures that participants not only fulfill OSHA learning objectives, but also walk away with safer practices they can use immediately in arborist work

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Course Options & Format

Course	Hours	Audience	Delivery Format	What You’ll Get
OSHA 10-Hour (Arborist version)	10 hours	Entry-level arborists, crew members	In-person or virtual/live hybrid	OSHA 10 card, completion certificate, CEUs (where applicable)
OSHA 30-Hour (Arborist/Supervisor)	30 hours	Supervisors, crew leads, safety roles	Multi-day classroom or live virtual	OSHA 30 card, certificate, deeper safety content and tree-specific modules

Typical Format & Logistics:

• Sessions spread over multiple days (with breaks) to respect learning fatigue
• Instructor-led content, case studies, real-world examples, group discussion
• Assessments / quizzes to reinforce learning
• Requirement: attend all required hours to receive the OSHA Outreach card
  
• Courses meet criteria under ANSI Z490.1 for quality safety training 

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Why Choose Scott Carlson Arborist for OSHA Training?

1. Deep Industry Expertise — We live the tree care life. We understand site challenges, jobsite constraints, and on-the-ground realities of arborist work.
   
2. Practical Focus — We don’t just teach theory — we tie every safety lesson back to real tree operations so it’s immediately useful.
3. Flexible Delivery — In-person or virtual, scheduled to minimize downtime and maximize value.
4. Official OSHA Cards & Continuing Education — You’ll receive valid OSHA DOL cards upon completion (10 or 30, as applicable).
   
5. Support & Materials — Learner guides, job aids, checklists, post-course follow-up, and safety consultation help.

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Who Should Enroll?

• Entry-level arborists and tree crew members
  
• Climbers, pruners, ground crew
  
• Crew leaders or mid-level field supervisors
  
• Safety officers or companies seeking to raise safety standards
  
• Anyone wanting to strengthen awareness of jobsite hazards in tree care

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Course Investment & Registration

Pricing depends on class size, delivery method (in-person or virtual), travel or venue costs, and whether you want the tree-specific modules included. For a custom quote, contact us.
Registration Process:

1. Choose your preferred course (10-hour or 30-hour)
   
2. Provide names and contact info of participants
   
3. Select your desired date or schedule (we can work with your company’s calendar)
   
4. Upon confirmation, we’ll send you a registration link/invoice
   
5. Before the class, we’ll send preparatory materials (e.g. pre-reading, safety survey)
   
6. Attend training, pass assessments, and receive your OSHA card
   
   

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What You’ll Get After Completion

• Official OSHA 10- or 30-Hour card
  
• Certificate of Completion
• Supplemental materials: checklists for tree work, job brief templates, hazard assessment forms
• Potential Continuing Education Units (CEUs), especially through ISA or tree care organizations
• A safer crew, documented training, reduced risks, and greater peace of mind

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Ready to Schedule or Request a Quote?

Give us a call (563) 949-2521 — tell us how many participants, your preferred dates, and whether you want 10 or 30 hours. We’ll respond quickly with cost, schedule, and registration instructions.

We’d be glad to build a training plan custom to your team’s needs.