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2025 MGIA Awards - Call for Entries!

Don’t miss your opportunity to submit your best work and possibly take home a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award! The award recipients will be recognized with the presentation of plaques at the MGIA Annual Environmental Improvement Awards Program Banquet and Holiday Celebration in December. The Environmental Improvement Awards Program is held annually to recognize and award merit to green industry professionals for excellence in their field. We invite ALL contractors regardless of membership status to submit their work for award consideration. 
Click here to download the awards application form (PDF)
 

MGIA ONLINE CEU PLATFORM NOW AVAILABLE!

MGIA has partnered with Elevate Applicate to launch a new online CEU class platform. MGIA members receive discounted access to exclusive, profession-specific content. Courses are taught by Michigan Green Industry Association instructors and approved by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Earn CEUs while gaining practical knowledge you can apply immediately. 10% of every purchase supports Michigan-based charities. By choosing MGIA + Elevate Applicate, you expand your skills and give back to the community. Earn quality CEUs on your schedule, at your pace while learning about the most up-to-date products and techniques. For a list of classes and to get started earning CEUs today, please visit  
www.elevate-applicate.com.

Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance & Tree Felling

Thursday, August 21, 2020 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chainsaws are one of the most useful as well as dangerous tools that a worker can use. This indoor/outdoor workshop is designed to educate personnel who use a chainsaw about safety, maintenance, use, and handling. Participants will gain an understanding of what contributes to
accidents and how to avoid them. There is a strong focus on personal safety, risk assessment, and accident prevention. Hands-on and practical work planning strategies will be demonstrated. Training workers and developing skills that reduce variables and mitigate risks associated with chainsaws and cutting techniques is the general theme of this course.
CEUs: 5.5-CTSP & 5.5-ISA Credits Requested

Aerial Lift Training & Operation

Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered exactly what should be looked at in a pre-flight Aerial Lift inspection? Do you know what ANSI/OSHA mandates for fall protection when operating an Aerial Lift and why? We will answer these questions as well as discuss safe lift setup, site set-up and lift operation. Then we will look at pruning and how to maneuver throughout the canopy of the tree to make good cuts, as well as how to build safe and productive rigging systems. This will be done through explanation, demonstration and audience participation in a fun and open learning environment. Although this class is especially geared to the tree care/landscape industry, anyone is welcome to participate!*
CEUs: 5.5-CTSP & 5.5-ISA Credits Requested
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*This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LE


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