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Why should you stretch before each work day?
Stretching helps prevent sprains and strains by making muscles, tendons and ligaments limber
What is another tree disease we will work with at Tree Trust?
 
Oak Wilt
 
Pine Rot
 
German Maple Disease
 
Apple Scab
How old do you have to be to operate a chainsaw at Tree Trust?
 
18
 
25
 
16
 
age doesn't matter - it's your attitude
What state did emerald ash borer originate in?
 
Michigan
 
Oregon
 
Minnesota
 
South Carolina
What is the most common injury in tree care?
 
Slips, trips, and falls
 
Tree falling on your head
 
Getting caught in a woodchipper
 
Car accidents
True or False: Minnehaha falls is the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi river
 
True
 
False
Minneapolis is known as the...
 
Mill City
 
Flour Town
 
Med City
 
City of Brotherly Love
The Stone Arch Bridge is in which Minnesota city?
Minneapolis
What river starts in lake Itasca?
 
Mississippi
 
Minnesota
 
St. Croix
 
Missouri
What is Minnesota's State Bird?
 
A loon
 
A cardinal
 
An ibis
 
A great blue heron
What city is the Mall of America located in?
Bloomington
How many lakes (bodies of water larger than 10 acres) are actually in Minnesota?
 
11,842
 
10,068
 
13,783
 
11,842
Duluth, Minnesota is located on which great lake?
 
Lake Superior
 
Lake Huron
 
Lake Michigan
 
Lake Erie
What is Emerald Ash Borer?
An invasive beetle that kills ash trees by eating the sapwood
How can you identify buckthorn?
 
Thorny branches; Oval, dark green leaves pointy at the tip
 
Over 20' tall; has black small black berries
 
6" high shrub; leaves stay green until late winter
 
Branches with thorns 2" long, small red berries
The most common species of tree in Minnesota is the:
 
Maple trees
 
Aspen trees
 
Oak trees
 
River Birch trees
What is the definition of an invasive species?
A plant that is not native to an environment and becomes harmful by damaging other plants or the environment
What is an example of an invasive species?
 
Buckthorn
 
Common Milkweed
 
Chokecherry trees
 
Red Maple trees
All of these are reasons we use screws in our benches instead of nails EXCEPT:
 
We have more screws than nails in the shop
 
Screws have better holding power than nails
 
Screws are easier to remove than nails
 
Screws are usually better in weight bearing structures
What does it mean to countersink something?
 
The screw sits in a hole flush with or below the material
 
To install a skink
 
The screw sits just above the rest of the material
 
The screw is 2" below the rest of the material
Why would I use a T25 screw over a philips #2 screw?
 
The T25 is less likely to strip out
 
The T25 has a star on it and that looks prettier in wood
 
T25 screws are more common and less expensive
 
Philips #2 is not a type of screw
If I tell you to cut a miter, what do I mean?
 
Cut the board at an angle
 
Cut the board flat
 
Cut the board in two
 
Use another board
What does a speed square (sometimes called a builder's square) help you do?
You can use a speed square to ensure that material is at a right angle, to make straight cuts on boards, to find angles, to lay out stair stringers, etc.
If I say a surface is level, what do I mean?
 
The surface is flat
 
The surface is bumpy
 
The surface can support my weight
 
The surface is straight up and down (vertical)
What happens if you don't wear Personal Protective Equipment?
 
You're not allowed to work on the jobsite until you do
 
You're fired
 
You're taken back to school
 
You won't be in any pictures
What does PPE mean?
 
Personal Protective Equipment
 
Person Protecting Ears
 
Peppered Pink Eggs
 
Personal Photo Equipment
Where do you get protective equipment to wear on the job site?
 
Tree Trust provides it
 
You have to buy it
 
On the first day we take you shopping to get it
 
You have to ask someone who's already done Tree Trust for it
Why should you wear gloves on the job site?
 
To avoid splinters and increase grip
 
So your hands don't get dry and chapped
 
To keep your hands warm
 
So you look cool
If you wear prescription glasses, do you still have to wear safety glasses?
Yes
Why does Tree Trust give you yellow shirts to wear?
 
It makes you, and others, more visible
 
Bright yellow looks good on you
 
They were cheap, so we bought a bunch of them
 
Uniforms make everyone look professional
What should you do if you're working with someone you don't like?
 
Stay in the group but try and work in a separate area
 
Stay in the group and ignore everything they say
 
Wander off and join another group
 
Tell your trainer that person needs to be in another group
Why is it important to communicate on the jobsite?
So others know what you're doing, to make sure everyone is safe, etc.
What is an example of a positive attitude at work?
 
Emily asks for help when she can't find chainsaw bar oil
 
Tony stomps off when the hole he drilled isnt straight
 
When told to use safety glasses, Will doesn't wear them
 
When Keegan tells Matt to caulk, he takes a lunch instead
What does it mean to be punctual?
 
You show up to work on time or a little early
 
You use appropriate language
 
You do something that gets you fired
 
You don't wear deodorant
Why is teamwork important on the job site?
You will need to work with others in order to get a job done safely and correctly
Why is it important to listen to your trainer at work?
 
All of these reasons
 
You might hurt yourself or somebody else if you don't
 
You might do a project incorrectly
 
Your trainer will be able to help if you get frustrated
If you work at Tree Trust, you will be expected to do all of these EXCEPT:
 
Know the names of tools and how to use them before you start
 
Show up on time
 
Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn
 
Work hard and be willing to try new things
If you work at Tree Trust, how will you get to the office from school and back?
 
You will be picked up in a Tree Trust van
 
You will have to walk or take the bus
 
Your parent or guardian will have to drive you
 
We give you money to take an Uber each day
Tree Trust's main office is in...
 
St. Paul
 
Minneapolis
 
Duluth
 
Roseville
Why is Tree Trust's long term support important? What will Tree Trust do for you once your year of training is finished?
Tree Trust will help you with school applications, financial aid, building your resume, fees towards earning your license, etc.
Why are industry recognized certificates important?
 
They show potential employers you have mastered a skill
 
They make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside
 
They get you a free meal at Pizza Hut
 
They automatically get you a job
What is NOT an example of something you might do at Tree Trust?
 
Clearing tree branches from power lines
 
Installing windows and hanging drywall
 
Cutting and pulling buckthorn
 
Measuring and cutting
Will you be working outside in winter?
Yes; bundle up and dress in layers!
What are the two trades you learn at Tree Trust?
Carpentry and Tree Care
What is NOT true about working at Tree Trust?
 
You get free lunches every Monday
 
You earn money for working and going to school
 
You get one year of job coaching after your year of training
 
You earn industry recognized credentials