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March/April 2018
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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
Having the process written directly on the gloves provides
employees with the information they need right in their
hands. Plus, looking at the words all day, every day makes
them a ready reminder.
"Davey has had a protect-your-hands glove policy for quite
some time, but these gloves also provide a learning aid
about hazard identification. Right on your hands, you see the
factors and forces you need to consider before beginning
work on a specific tree – while inspecting the adjacent trees
as well," Tommasi said. "You can use the gloves as an
educational aid to help identify, communicate and manage
risk, which helps you and your team to stay safe."
Plus, Tommasi and Laverne hope the gloves become a
point of discussion.
"Those wearing the gloves will likely be asked for input
during peer gear inspections, and they have the responsibility
to share their knowledge," Tommasi said. "Teach your team
how you use the gloves to identify and evaluate potential
tree risk, convey the hazards on the job site, and if anything
is spotted, incorporate it into the job plan and briefing."
Tommasi thinks of the gloves as a tool to help teach tree
risk assessment to fellow individuals involved in or exposed
to arboriculture. They can help those at Davey make good,
educated decisions about how to approach and mitigate risk,
which helps ensure everyone goes home safely.
"Like Joe said, the gloves and this program are all about
safety – safety of our people," Laverne said.
Be on the lookout for a Factors and Forces workshop near
you this year, or get a head start with the course on the
Davey Learning Management System today.
Through the Factors and Forces course, Davey employees learn
how to examine tree risk before climbing or beginning work.
