CLASSROOM: ARBORIST

 

Online learning made easy

Samson's CLASSROOM was developed to bring our expertise to arborist rope users around the world. Today’s working environments include social distancing, rotating crews, and ever-changing technical innovations. Providing real-world 24-hour-a-day training to keep personnel informed of best practices in using the tools of the trade is crucial to success and safety.  


 


Time and cost-effective

With our team doing the heavy lifting, you can rest assured that trained crews are utilizing best practices, preventing incidents from occurring, and maximizing the service life of your lines. 

We have developed several courses on pertinent topics such as rope handling, inspection, fabrication, and installation to name a few. Whether it be for annual safety training requirements or to address a specific question in the field, CLASSROOM provides consistent, reliable information and includes knowledge checks to confirm the material has been absorbed. 

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AVAILABLE COURSES



In this introduction, we go over the basics of the main fiber types, coatings, and constructions that make up a rope. We discuss the base material choices that influence the final product and the impact that design choices can have on materials. We also examine the critical properties that various products can provide.



This course on climbing will provide general guidance on safety, equipment, techniques, and work positioning. We take you from start to finish as we dive into the following topics:

  • Climbing Gear and Tools
  • Safety Standards and Best Practices
  • Entering the Tree
  • Work Positioning and Fall Protection


This course on climbing will provide general guidance on safety, equipment, techniques, and work positioning. We take you from start to finish as we dive into the following topics:

  • Climbing Gear and Tools
  • Safety Standards and Best Practices
  • Entering the Tree
  • Work Positioning and Fall Protection

This course on rigging provides general guidance on:

  • Safety
  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • The Rigging System
  • Forces and Friction
  • Approaches to Safe Rigging


This course provides general guidance on:

  • Safety, Standards, and Regulations
  • Basic Skills
  • Ascent / Decent Systems

Get certified in the splices specific to your industry. Choose from 3-Strand, 16-Strand, or Double Braid Eye Splices. Or, learn all three! The course includes submission and evaluation of samples, as well as recertification.