Where Safety Isn’t a Box to Check — It’s a Way of Life

A proactive culture, trained crews, and real accountability on every job

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Safety Isn’t Assigned, It’s Owned

A culture of accountability that begins before boots hit the ground
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At Rancho, safety isn’t a formality. It’s a shared value and a daily practice. Every team member is expected to lead by example, speak up, and look out for the crew. From tailgate talks to on-site risk assessments, safety is built into how we plan, how we work, and how we take care of one another.

We believe true safety leadership comes from trust, communication, and consistency, and it’s evident in the way our teams show up. Our clients see the difference. And our crews feel it every day.

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Training That Goes Beyond Compliance

Field-proven skills, nationally recognized certifications, and continuous education

Rancho’s safety program combines real-world experience with nationally accredited instruction. We don’t just train for the work — we train for the unpredictable, the high-risk, and the responsibility that comes with operating in public and utility environments.

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We’re proud to employ:
  • Board Master Certified Arborists
  • Certified Treecare Safety Professionals (CTSP)
  • OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 certified individuals
  • OSHA 500 Certified Trainers
  • Authorized First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors
  • TCIA Accredited Qualified Trainers
  • Licensed Timber Operators (LTO)
  • FEMA Certified Personnel

Crews undergo regular in-house instruction and third-party certification programs to stay current, capable, and confident.

This ongoing education supports not just compliance but a culture of excellence and preparedness.

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The Best Safety Systems Start with the Right People

Meet the crew members who set the tone in the field every day
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Rancho’s safety culture is powered by the people who live it — climbers, leads, and operators who show up prepared, alert, and committed to doing the job right.

We regularly feature employee stories that highlight how safety plays out in real life: what decisions get made under pressure, how teammates support each other, and why Rancho crews earn the trust of our clients in some of the toughest working conditions.

“There’s no shortcut at Rancho. If something’s off, we stop, we fix it, we get it right — no one has to ask.”
Selena R
Selena R
Equipment Operator
“Being safe isn’t just for us — it’s for the neighborhoods we work in, the crews after us, and the people relying on the grid.”
Juan C
Climber/Trainer

Tools and Technology That Keep Us Ahead

We test new gear before the industry writes the standard

We invest in safety equipment not just for compliance, but for capability. Rancho partners with top manufacturers to test, pilot, and implement innovative gear that improves protection, communication, and control in the field.

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Recent additions include:
  • CAMP Tree Access SRT saddles and full-body fall protection systems
  • Petzl ZigZag mechanical prusiks for safer tree movement
  • Remote check-in and site tracking tools
  • Pilot testing of high-visibility PPE and cut-resistant innovations

Beyond using cutting-edge gear, we actively partner with manufacturers to field test emerging safety products.

This collaboration gives our crews early access to the best equipment available so we can continue to stay one step ahead.

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