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Our certified tree care safety professionals and other experts demonstrate the latest safety techniques and technology. They collaborate with local, state and federal agencies to verify our employees meet regulatory requirements. We distribute monthly safety summary reports, which include safety alerts, incident rates and policy changes. In addition, we host weekly safety tailgate meetings for all field and shop personnel, including sales and service. All employees are provided safety training that covers hazards and safety procedures specific to each employee's work assignment. Training includes: Davey Tree career development program of task-specific safe work procedures Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy and Davey Tree safety department approved equipment selection Hearing conservation Eye protection Fire prevention Davey Tree drug/alcohol abuse policy (standard and DOT) Job hazard identification, planning, control and briefing Worksite setup Davey Tree first aid – CPR and aerial rescue program Davey Tree defensive driving program Federal motor carrier safety requirements (DOT) Equipment inspection and maintenance Equipment guarding Lock-out tag-out OSHA hazard communication standard Pesticide storage, use and care Storm work procedures Western Safety Summit Davey Tree Surgery Company works with utilities to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable power to customers across North America. In October 2015, employees from Davey Tree Surgery Company joined industry workers at all levels—from tree climbers and linemen to CEOs—at the Utility Arborist Association's (UAA) Western Safety Summit in Sacramento, California. The day-long summit, hosted by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, focused on broad topics, such as safety culture, as well as specific risks, including fall protection, wildfire prevention and field exposures like distracted drivers. Mike Santos, a utility safety specialist for Davey Tree Surgery Company, led the electrical hazards for utility arborists discussion. Some of the specific suggestions for reducing electrical hazards for utility arborists included: Matching the worker to the job, developing detailed work plans and holding clear job briefings Using a ground spotter for aerial lifts to maintain minimum approach distances Always grounding conductors on both sides of a job on hazardous jobs or shut-downs Designating contacts for the utility and contractor to confirm a job site is clear of personnel before re-energizing a line Treating conductors as hot—even when de-energized Attendees enjoyed the sense of collaboration and learned how other UAA member companies approach various aspects of daily line clearance work. Davey Tree is a gold sponsor of the UAA and is proud of their work in driving a safe culture through the industry. " For some of our general foremen who attended, it was invaluable to listen to and talk directly with folks from the utilities to learn why some practices are necessary, and in fact critical, to our daily work." DAVE HANDT, OPERATIONS MANAGER 17

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