Coroners Report on Arborists Death

[Wendelspanswick]

Don't know whether this has been posted before but my thoughts go to his family.

I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it:

 

Oxford tree surgeon's chainsaw death 'bad luck' - Oxford tree surgeon's chainsaw death 'bad luck' - BBC News

[flatyre]

seen this on yahoo news, sorry to hear it, that's why I never hold a saw above chest level. I'm only an amateur but it seems it can happen to anyone.

[stewie]

Vet sad read

 

I know his parents mean well but they even say it themselves that it was a tragic accident and a "fluke". I don't think pushing extra safety gear on climbers is a good idea. The standard industry clothing is already available and you lot know what you have to wear and the risks you take if you don't. Some areas of the body just simply can't be covered while your climbing/cutting in a tree and unfortunately your neck/face is the major one of them!

 

Hope that's not taken in the wrong way at all just merely giving my opinion on a tragic story.....RIP

[Darrin Turnbull]

Really sad news. You never know whats round the corner.