Participants are being trained in tree work risk management and individual tree risk assessment. Field level assessment commonly called ‘tailboard' is part of this competency-based course. Instruction will be given on what to consider when it comes to job or work site hazards, risks and methods to mitigate them using a checklist form. Considerations are given to zones, and changing work environments including naturalized work areas versus parks or urban work locations. Training on how to maximize teamwork and crew communication using the GAR model completes this portion of the course. The course also focuses on the skills needed to prepare people who inspect or evaluate individual trees for risks when certain red flags are identified such as cracks, cavities or rot. Training using a tree inspection form is used to help tree evaluators estimate the health and stability of trees by integrating biological, environmental and work risk factors. Tree biology, physiology and how trees interact with their environment (tree dynamics) will provide the basis for understanding how to examine trees critically from a structural failure perspective. Training and practice in field methods of work risk analysis, load testing and pull testing trees to determine strength of temporary anchors and examining root stability prior to commencing work is a part of this course. Integrated Risk Assessment is unique in that you will learn typical risk assessment protocols for performing job safety analysis as well as how to inspect individual trees for risks. Blending of these safety protocols prepares workers to perform a comprehensive array of evaluative risk assessment strategies.