Woodland Tree Service's Commitment to Safety
 The tree care industry is a very demanding field and requires the utmost scrutiny of safety and equipment maintenance. Safety is a top priority at Woodland Tree.
Daily equipment inspections are conducted by crew supervisors. Woodland Tree has 3 fully certified and experienced mechanics on site for equipment repairs and preventative maintenance. Periodic inspections done by outside authorities including Tennessee State Director of the International Society of Arboriculture, Chairman of Southern Chapter of ISA Tree Climbing, and Chairman of TN State Tree Climbing Competition to insure all safety equipment is up to OSHA and ANSI standards. In addition, Woodland Tree employs a Safety and Compliance Director to oversee proper training and professional development for all staff.
 As of December 2011 staff representatives at Woodland Tree Service hold the following credentials:
- (6) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists
- Certified Tree Care Safety Professional
- Emergency Response & First Aid Training 2 year Red Cross Certifications for crew leaders
- CPR Certifications through The Red Cross for crew leaders
- Class A & B Commercial Driver’s Licenses
| The 2006-2007 Tree Care Industry Accident Survey, which compiled data gathered from both TCI Magazine readers and TCIA members, showed companies with employees enrolled in the Certified Treecare Safety Professional program to be ten times less likely to experience a lost workday incident compared with companies that did not have a CTSP on staff. |
2012 Safety Program initiatives include:
- Certified line clearance arborists through the Electrical Hazards Awareness Program
- International Society of Arboriculture Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist
- Additional International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists on staff
The following programs are in place to ensure safety:
- Safety Committee
- Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Model Company Safety Program Adoption
- Formal Employee Training with Handbook
- Hazardous Communications Policy
- Bi-Monthly Safety Sessions with all crew members
- Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP)
- Blood Borne Pathogens training
- Biting & Stinging Insects and Animals training through The American Red Cross
 Safety Session Meeting topics covered annually for all Woodland Tree Service Grounds men, Climbers, & Foreman:
- First Aid and CPR
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Equipment Safety and Operation
- Grinding and chipping operations
- Chain Saw Safety
- Rigging
- Climber Safety
- Knots and Rope Tying
- Aerial Rescue Training
- Flagger Training
- ANSI Z133.1 Standards
- Drug & Alcohol Awareness
- Preventing Property Damage
- Job Site Setup
- Protection from the Elements (Hot and Cold Weather)
- Storm Work Emergencies
- Using Cranes for Tree Removal
- Chipper Safety & Maintenance
- Pruning & Trimming
- Avoiding “Struck-By” Injuries
- Fall Prevention
- Plant Health Care Safety
- Back Injury Prevention
- Lock Out/Tag Out
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