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 The proposed revisions to ANSI Z133.1-2006 (American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations - Safety Requirements), developed by the Accredited Standards Committee Z133, are available for public review from August 12 through September 11, 2011. A copy of the draft standard may be obtained here.(Note: Red comments in the PDF are additions to the standard, while strikethrough comments are what is being removed.)
Download the Z133 Revisions
This is the second public review period in the current revision cycle. The purpose is to present proposed revisions that resulted from public comment and Z133 Committee discussion related to the first public review period in early 2011.
Comments must be submitted in writing (by email, if possible) to Janet Huber at the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) no later than September 11, 2011.
Janet Huber, Secretary, ASC Z133 Committee
c/o International Society of Arboriculture
P.O. Box 3129
Champaign, IL 61826
Fax: 217 355 9516
Email: jhuber@isa-arbor.com
Comments must be specific to a particular numbered section(s) within the proposed draft standard, with a complete explanation of concerns and alternative language, if applicable
Peter Gerstenberger is TCIA's staff liaison to the ASC Z133 as well as its alternate representative. TCIA members should feel free to direct their questions, comments or concerns about the Z133 Standard to him at any time outside of a public comment period. Peter can be reached at 603-314-5380 x109 or by emailing peter@tcia.org. Official interpretations of the Standard's language can only be obtained through a written request to the ASC Z133 Chairperson and/or Secretariat (ISA).
TCIA provides consultation with members of its staff for free only to members. If you have questions relevant to the content matter of this part of our Web site, please ask! You can email our staff arborist.
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