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Tree Stand Safety Awareness Elevating Tree Stand Safety Promoting the safe use of tree stands so that everyone comes home safe. Learn more about the TSSA and why we are dedicated to raising awareness about tree stand safety. A lways remove and inspect all your equipment before using 35 of falls involved inspection elements B uckle your harness securely 86 of fall victims didnt wear a harness C onnect before your feet leave the ground 99 of falls victims were not attached D estination share your stand location for each hunt In an emergency every minute counts Formally organized in 2016 a group of outdoor industry leaders dedicated to enhancing the focus on tree stand safety worked collaboratively to form the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation TSSA a 501c 3 nonprofit organization. Hunting from a manufactured tree stand is a safe way to hunt provided the hunter follows the tree stand manufacturers guidelines.