Flyers and signs on storefronts, ads in the Daily Mirror and posts on hiring websites all reveal the same thing about Kodiak: There is a shortage of workers. While businesses
Summertime heat means extra precautions for outdoor workers
The Daily Ardmoreite
LONE GROVE - The checklist for tree service crews ahead of any job will be fairly similar. Bar oil and gas for chainsaws, straps for hauling away limbs and brush, and the obvious safety equipment like glasses, ropes, chains and gloves are needed for most jobs.
But for the past week, extra safety equipment has taken on an added importance for these workers the cooler and a few towels.
“I usually have two towels, one in the cooler and one around my neck,” said Khon Kan, a tree climber with almost 30 years of experience in the industry, as he donned climbing gear over a long-sleeve shirt and long pants.