Working over water

[JamesSkingley]

Hey guys just looking for some guidance here really.

What are the legal requirements (if any)for working on trees over water?

The company I currently work for have begun quoting for lots of trees on riverbanks and tasked me with finding the ins and outs(well the ups and downs really).

Thanks in advance

 

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[skyhuck]

Considering falling onto concrete or tarmac would lead to serious injury or death, I generally consider working over water a bonus.

 

I have worked on jobs where ground staff were required to wear life jackets, but would not entertain one in the tree personally.

[carlos]

ive worn the automatic inflating ones for sailing whilst climbing over water, i generally moan about them but in reality they dont really get in the way that much. not sure wether its totally necessary but id imagine trying to float with all your harness, saw boots trousers etc might prove difficult.

as huck says though one dosent make arrangements for falling from a tree not over water.

intrested to hear other views guidelines etc.

id say the ground staff on the bank would be at a greater risk, so a life ring and some sort of throwline could be a good idea.

just my thoughts, haven't a clue about laws.

carl

[eggsarascal]

Put a ladder in the water in case someone does fall in, it's hard work trying to get out when you are fully clothed........ Don't ask how I know.

[woody paul]

Environment agency has strong rules about working near water so if you are work for them get advice from them.

[monkeybusiness]

Don't forget spill kits and bio oil.

[felixthelogchopper]

When you say working over water, what sort of thing do you mean? Obviously, if you are going to be working over fast flowing or deep water you would need to take different precautions than over a shallow section of still water. I would personally first consider auto-inflate CO2 life jackets in case of anybody going into the water whilst unconscious.

[Vespasian]

Summon Jesus as one of your groundies.. he can walk on water....

 

 

Sorry, just popped in after beating a dead on the other thread, Europe in or out LOL...

[IRE David H]

For the love of god dont do what the limerick boys did, health and safety killed them. life jackets and harneses dont mix. worth a quick read for your own sake

 

Two men who died while repairing Limerick bridge named

Edited December 30, 2016 by IRE David H

[monkeybusiness]

It can also be an occasion where using a chainsaw in the tree whilst only attached with one anchor point is sensible.