A 6,000 Year Old Safety Issue With A High Tech Solution By Thomas K. Barnhill
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he earliest known written records of tree farming were found several years ago in Mesopotamia (Iraq). Their age is approximately 6,000 years old according to experts, presenting a very long history of the dangers of the tree care industry. At last, there is today an economical patented high tech solution to eliminate many of the dangers faced daily by the tree care professionals. The solution is a unique and patented high tech safety system, under the Trademark of TREEbot™. The TREEbot™ has 12 years of research and development behind it and is to be built in Arizona with parts being sourced and made in the USA with the temporary exception of one German made part. In addition to being designed to save the lives of and protect tree care professionals from many of the on the job hazards, TREEbot™ has incorporated other elements needed by tree care professionals. Number One is staying out of the tree and safely on the ground while doing your job. The following list names a few of the additional elements/features needed and incorporated: • Very fast jobsite setup • Light weight, easy to transport to the site • Durable and reliable in a dirty environment • Easy to operate (very short learning curve) • Smart controls to assist the operator • Operator’s ability to see up-close yet cut safely from the ground • No wires dangling to entangle employees or debris • Telemetric data to improve site productivity and profits • Outperform other traditional and dangerous methods • Reach higher than boom trucks or man lifts • Very easy to service and economical to maintain
MEMBER UPDATE • Priced at or below the cost of traditional gear or equipment • Other benefits include but are not limited to a reduction in workmen’s comp and liability insurance cost, but hidden cost such as annual road use fees for heavy equipment, license plate renewals, vehicle insurance and oil changes, etc. The TREEbot™ will become widely available in 2019 as production is ramped up in 2018 while supply chains and manufacturing facilities are being expanded in Arizona. Reservations for a Que in the TREEbot™ production schedule will be announced publicly in early 2018 with all contact information to place your reservation provided at that time. You are invited to learn more about TREEbot™ at the manufacturer’s website, www.solutionveterans.com. Working smarter and safer will save many lives in the tree care industry, and TREEbot™ is the tool that will help you accomplish a smarter and safer work environment for you and your employees. For more information, go to www.solutionveterans.com
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