Building Safer, Smarter Line Crews: New Training Modules Now Available

Building Safer, Smarter Line Crews: New Training Modules Now Available

Imagine this: a storm hits overnight. By morning, trees are tangled in power lines, and the call goes out. Your line crews need to be more than ready — they need to be trained, confident, and equipped for the task.

Whether your team is routinely trimming vegetation or responding to storm-related obstructions, ACRT Arborist Training’s curriculum ensures they’re equipped with the skills and safety protocols needed to work effectively and professionally.

Over the years, we’ve supported utility professionals with hands-on instruction in chainsaw use, pruning, climbing, and felling. We’ve now distilled this knowledge into a powerful, hands-on training suite designed just for line departments. These in-person courses combine classroom learning with field-based experience and include companion manuals and certificates of completion for each attendee.

Here’s what your team can learn:

• Chainsaw Safety Training (2 days): A critical foundation for any employee who uses a chainsaw on the job. Covers equipment handling, maintenance, and safe use under utility-specific conditions.
• Basic Tree Pruning for Line Clearance (2 days): Focused on pruning methods that protect both plant health and electrical infrastructure. Ideal for crews handling daily trimming or maintenance routes.
• Advanced Felling (3 days): Learn hazard analysis, mechanical aids, and vegetation-specific cutting techniques in realistic environments.
• Advanced Rigging (2-3 days): Tackle complex tree removal and load management with advanced hardware and arboricultural techniques.
• Basic Tree Climbing (3 days): Climbing essentials, from rope systems to positioning. Ideal for crews performing aerial vegetation work.
• “Trees on Wires” (2 days): Specialized training for high-risk situations involving trees under load or tension on electrical lines.

These aren’t classroom-only lectures. Our instructors bring field experience, walk your line crews through job site scenarios, and tailor the content to match your system’s unique vegetation.

Let’s prepare your teams not just for today, but for the unexpected challenges ahead.

Contact us today to discuss scheduling and customization options for your team.