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When you move from domestic work into site work it’s usually less about proving you can do the job and more about reassuring the client that you’ve thought it through. In my experience a method statement doesn’t need to be over-complicated. Most clients just want to see: • What the job is • How you’re going to do it (sequence of works) • The main site-specific risks • What control measures are in place • Roles and responsibilities I’ve found it works best when the MS ties in closely with the RAMS rather than being treated as a separate, generic document. Clear and readable tends to go down better than something padded out with jargon. For straightforward tree work it can often be kept to a couple of pages if it’s structured properly. Once you’ve done a few, they’re fairly quick to adapt job to job. Hope that helps.

Its on a petrol with spare wheel kit. But you get the idea...

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Morning, still mild, the snow that’s left is now ice and lethal but main roads are good. Physio, breakfast rolls and some maintenance type stuff today. And then see what happens. Have a good 1.

I can confirm the sena, pre mesh, will not work with the procom. I would have had another sema with mesh if they did a design like the 10r. I had one previously with the wheel, you would be astonished at the amount of times the wheel would get pressed on branches by accident. Unsure if the sena mesh will work with the older style.

They do get a lot of practice.

What's that a 25 inch on the 66… bet that goes alright! There's that luvely transit, old but gold! Had a wind blown tree across a toll road, Sycamore with Kretzschmaria, easy job with the tracked chipper and winch. Spray the chip on the bank, winch timber back up the the road, dragged it up to a layby. Van temperature gauge fluctuating quote a lot, not sure if this is heading the same way as my tractor 😢

Wtf? Not even sure what I have read above. During COVID times when the pubs were shut me and a few mates would go mountain biking in the evening, stop somewhere and have a fire and cook some food. I remember at the end one of the party gathered up the old crisp packets and sausage packets etc into a carrier bag and then chucked it on the fire. Few moments later a bit of commotion as he realised his mountain biking gloves were in the bag and, by this point, engulfed in flames. Provided us with much amusement.

lots of bacteria AND fungus around to be/become a problem! if there wasn't any fungus around even leaves or dead trees wouldn't "rott"/decompose. Depends in what environment the willow w was grown, especially temperature!

Hi all - I'm looking for a useable set of second hand spikes to buy in the UK. Based near Melksham (Wiltshire) but can arrange postage. If anyone has anything they are wanting to part with, let me know. Ta

I did see one at Banbury Cross.

Freelance climber is the best term in England. It sounds the most like the actual legal relationship in 99.9% of cases, that being a labour only subcontractor as opposed to a bona fide subcontractor. Contract climber gives the (false) impression that you can contract out of what the law will deem the relationship to be. Possibly correct in America. No idea what the law is there. Just let them use it anyway.

When i get hired in with a mewp I usually end up doing at least 5x more cutting than I would do from a rope. The tendency is to one hand a out more too. It takes its toll on my right elbow/ shoulder

I watched Micks vid of his saw going through some smallish dia stuff and it looked fairly quick . Does anyone think that because you don't hear an engine screaming away it seems slower when it actually isn't ? Just an observation . Without timing them side by side its hard to say for sure .

So I bit the bullet and bought the 10" Peterson that was on Facebook Market Place. A few teathing problems but think Ive got the hang of it. I'll flip this log over and that will allow me to get all the dimentinal timber I need plus one wide slab.

Looking for an experienced groundsman to help Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. Job is in Twickenham Message me if you can help all 3 days on 07309522324

Not great pics as I missed the last ten feet but top branches were black inside and like cork. About six foot up from the base there was an internal split and hollow area. They reckoned a couple of years and it would have been unstable. thanks for all your advice.

The Electric Cool Aid Acid test by Tom Wolfe. It tells the storey of the Merry Prankster and Ken Kesey and their ‘Bus’ tour along with the house band - The Grateful Dead.

Job post summary Pay: From £150.00 per day Job description: Part-Time Tree Surgeon / Climber (PAYE) Location: Newton Village, Rugby (CV23) Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time PAYE Working Pattern: 2 days per week initially, increasing to 3 Hours: 07:30–17:30 (10-hour paid day including yard time) Natura Grounds Maintenance Ltd is a professional, family-run grounds maintenance and arboricultural business based in Newton Village, serving Rugby and the surrounding areas. We are seeking a competent, reliable Tree Surgeon / Climber to join our team on a part-time PAYE basis. This role is suited to someone who wants steady, reliable work without full-time commitment, and who values proper employment, good kit, and being treated as a respected part of a small team. The Role You will work as part of a 2–3 person team, carrying out a varied mix of arboricultural and grounds maintenance work, including: Tree dismantling and sectional felling Crown reductions, thinning and dead-wooding Hedge cutting and boundary management Chipping, brash handling and site clearance Grounds maintenance tasks as required (including strimming and general site work) This is not a climb-only role. You must be willing to contribute fully at all levels of work. Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable) Minimum 3 years’ professional arboricultural experience Competent climber, confident with technical dismantles Relevant NPTC / LANTRA certificates (chainsaw, climbing & aerial rescue as a minimum) Full, clean UK driving licence Over 25 years of age (essential for company vehicle insurance) Strong understanding of safe working practices Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude Pay & Benefits £150 per day (PAYE), based on a 10-hour working day 6-month probationary period, with pay and working days reviewed thereafter Paid monthly by BACS Workplace pension Paid holiday entitlement Sick pay All PPE, climbing equipment, and tools provided Well-maintained vehicles and machinery About You You take pride in your work, turn up on time, and are happy working across both trees and grounds maintenance. You value consistency, professionalism, and being part of a small, well-run team rather than ad-hoc sub-contracting. How to Apply Please get in touch with: A brief overview of your experience Copies of relevant certificates Your availability Applications will be reviewed as received. Following the closing date of 31 January, suitable candidates will be contacted regarding a February start. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Sick pay Work Location: On the road

Dr Green - TreeSurgeon Looking to see if there’s any need for a groundsman / 2nd climber as a subby to other firms? Good for networking which is something I’ve never really done or had to in 15years Spent Many years running jobs on my own , lowering the ropes for climbers on the bigger trees, dealing with clients, organising / completing many site clearances over the years on decent commercial contracts. I’m Now Based in Lanton Jedburgh up in the Scottish Borders for past 4 years after packing up and upping sticks from a very good business to relocate (into a smaller demographic area so works not what it used to be) Still have accommodation in Gateshead for when I’m doing work in Northumberland, Tyneside , Durham (old work area) Also have available norcar loader & grab Tracked grinder Tracked chipper Clean presentable Arb transit Hilux for hard to reach places 🙂 WP36 processor for firewood If I’m of any use. Try me. Why not Dr Green Richie WhatsApp 07707567033

Luckily theres a file for it. Very easy print, the seal works but doesnt appear to stay captive, might need to modify the file sometime. Edit- or just push it in properly, might have been upside down. I used PETG as it needs to be fuel resistant - the designer appears to have used ABS or ASA which may melt. Stihl Oil & Gas Cap / Tankverschlüsse by Rumbledoc | Download free STL model | Printables.com WWW.PRINTABLES.COM Unluckily it was on another website, I needed to open it on laptop to prepare it in bambu studio. Opened laptop, reached behind bed where I keep the mouse. As I turned it fell from my hand and hit the screen. A little bit unhappy about that. Cant print a new screen but seems they are cheap and easy to replace. On bambu website I have added that to the blocked items list! Along with xmas, santa. These are a good alternative https://cults3d.com/en/users/Germy_Ballswell/3d-models

No fine walnut here, but a shiney new cheap and cheerful Gamo break barrel multishot .22. Should see off a few rabbits and tin cans once I get back in the swing. Haven't had an air rifle for ages, found a gunshop I didn't know about 15 minutes from me so went for a browse 😆 😅 Was seriously tempted by a BSA Lightning with a really nice stippled wood stock but the price difference between the 2 will go a long way towards finally sending my Logan S16 off for repair 👍

They didn't do a recall as not all batteries were affected. I think its a two year warranty for pro use and 5 for domestic so its definitely worth contacting your dealer if they have failed especially at £180 a pop. I think that every battery that we have had in for warranty has failed within about a month or 2.