Before the Cut: How Safe Tree Work Is Built

Korey Conry, CTSP, QT, Utility Tree Service

Most serious incidents in tree work do not happen because workers lack skill, they happen because jobs begin without alignment, hazards go unrecognized, or crews are unprepared for stress and emergencies. This presentation examines how safe outcomes are created through deliberate jobsite setup, clear communication, and practiced response. With this we try to equip workers and leaders with practical tools to start every job with intention, respond effectively under pressure, and operate as one coordinated crew. The presentation is ideal for onboarding, refresher training, and leadership development in arboriculture and utility vegetation management.

Speaker Bio:

Conry, Korey, CTSP, QT – Utility Tree Service 

With over five years of experience in the tree industry. He specializes in training new hires and developing a strong safety culture within the company. Korey is an ISA Certified Utility Arborist, Flagger Instructor, CPR Instructor, and OSHA Authorized Trainer, frequently presenting across the country on topics of safety.