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TREE CLIMBING, FALL PROTECTION & WORK POSITIONING

Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 2018 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)  
Instructor:  Phillip Kelley, North American Training Solutions, LLC
This material was prepared under a Consultation Education & Training (CET) Grant awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
CEUs: 8-ISA, 8-CTSP Credits
This course is designed to educate participants about legislation and safety requirements as they pertain to working in trees, as well as training participants in climbing techniques, gear, knots, hitches and climbing definitions.  Work positioning and fall protection techniques will also be demonstrated. 
 ** Please bring basic PPE (hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection) for the outdoor portion of this seminar **
** Attendance limited to first 40 participants to register! **
Location: Spicer House, Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336         
Registration: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m., Class: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: MGIA Members $30, Non-Members $30
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MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT IN MICHIGAN

Thursday, October 4, 2018 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 
Speaker:  Gary Eichen, PHC/Bioturf Manager, Mike’s Tree Surgeons, Inc.
CEUs: 8-MDA (Category 7F or Commercial/Private Core)
Most people agree that mosquitos are a supreme nuisance, however, they are also vectors for 11 different SERIOUS diseases. Over one million people die world-wide EACH YEAR from mosquito-borne illnesses! In this class learn the life cycle of these pests, which species of mosquitos exist in Michigan, control methods and laws & regulations governing mosquito control.
Sponsored By: Banner Sales & Consulting, Inc.
Location: Bingham Center, 30800 Telegraph, Ste. 1751, Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Registration: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m., Class: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: MGIA Members $129, Non-Members $149
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