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"Standing out from the (tree surgery) crowd"...


AA Teccie (Paul)
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...okay, okay, so 'marketing' isn't my strong point, but then again what is :001_rolleyes:, and I'm not suggesting working "in the buff", certainly not with these temperatures anyway, but if you do work in a region that's awash with tree surgery contractors maybe 'ARB Approved Contractor' is worth a punt :thumbup1:

 

REMEMBER once approved you can also directly access the CHAS Scheme, potentially beneficial in commercial contracting, and Trustmark, potentially beneficial in the domestic market. Further ARB Approved Contractor is a registered safety scheme with SSiP so, at least in theory, you shouldn't need any other safety scheme memberships..."don't hold yer breath tho!"

 

So, don't ferget, if you wanna know more just ask OR get along to one of the FREE workshops see Arboricultural Association - Course

 

Cheers all, n I make no apology for keeping posting about the scheme because, without exception, every contractor I've assessed has always considered it hugely beneficial...but once approved it seems to become the industry's best kept secret :001_huh:

 

Thanks,

Paul

 

PS Reaseheath (Cheshire) in March has lots of spaces available.

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Just out of interest Paul, what are the barriers to the CHAS and Trustmark schemes to non approved contractors?

 

CHAS = no barriers really, particularly for a smaller business, i.e. "fewer than 5 employees", which involves sending them your H&S portfolio which they do a desk-top audit and then, hopefully, yer in (albeit too often with much to'ing and fro'ing of stuff according to others.) Many contractors attain CHAS 'en route' to ARB Approved Contractor, i.e. as a steeping stone in effect.

 

Trustmark = a significant barrier in so far as we are the only scheme operator currently and hence you have to become ARB Approved in the first instance. There's no exclusivity for scheme operators but we just happen to be the only one for the tree surgery sector currently.

 

Hope this answers the question okay, but post back if not or more questions...I'm not rushing off anywhere.

 

Cheers,

Paul

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