Worker safety and professionalism have always been a primary focus of the Tree Care Industry Association. The program that perhaps best exemplifies TCIA's commitment to worker safety is its new Certification program, the CTSP, or Certified Treecare Safety Professional.

The purpose of TCIA's CTSP program is to improve worker safety by empowering and encouraging employers and employees to develop and nurture a culture of safety within their organizations. The goal is to eliminate work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses and their associated costs.

Another example of TCIA's commitment to a culture of safety is the Model Company Safety Program. With this program, the tree care company can have all the tools and information needed to implement a comprehensive safety program for a fraction of the cost of developing one internally.Just what do we mean by comprehensive safety program? Download our Model Company Safety Program Checklist (PDF - 720 KB) to evaluate your existing safety program and to get a preview of the information that's available in the Model Company Safety Program.

We offer a wide array of products intended to enhance worker safety and increase the professionalism and competency of your employees. You can learn more about what we offer by viewing or downloading our Products and Services Catalog (PDF - 519 KB).

Another way we promote safety and professionalism is by offering educational seminars and workshops around the country. You can benefit from great technical seminars at TCI EXPO as well as other regional workshops promoted on our web site.

Since 2001, TCIA has been compiling statistical information on accidents in the commercial tree care industry. The data helps focus our efforts in safety program development. Members who would like to to participate in this important initiative may request a survey form. Please call for information, 1-800-733-2622. Your information will be handled with strict confidentiality.

TCIA provides consultation with members of its staff for free only to members. If you have questions relevant to the content matter of this part of our Web site, please Ask Peter.

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