Top-handled chainsaws: appropriate use and management

[Rich Rule]

8 minutes ago, Conor Wright said:

Some interesting points here, take for example a situation such as mine, I'm a sole trader, no el. I bring in a se climber to do what I cannot, he invoices me as he was contacted.by me.regarding the job, I then pass on this invoice plus mine to the client (I don't make any extra on the climber, just pass on the cost) I also never expect the climber/s to do anything against their will e.g. go up without spikes or push to finish a job ahead of time.. ie. Im not "telling them what to do" who is liable if he/she has an accident in the tree..?

Are you onsite in this scenario?

 

sounds like a se climber has come in to help you out therefore you are required to have the EL in place.

 

he is a freelance labourer not a bona fide sub contractor.

[john p]

I agree with what Mark and Steve said.
 
However, I also used to carry my own Income protection insurance...  just in case.
 
That was just piece of mind and common sense IMO and not a legal requirement.

Yeah, I’ve got income insurance, you’d be a fool not to in this game. £58 a month but pays out £1200 pm within a week of claim.

[swinny]

And just to say its only like 180-300 a year hahaha

[swinny]

3 minutes ago, john p said:

Yeah, I’ve got income insurance, you’d be a fool not to in this game. £58 a month but pays out £1200 pm within a week of claim.

This is ok etc but in fairness does that cover all your house bills anf business running costs? 

 

Pointless to me paying for something that wont cover my bills fully.

 

i prefer wool on my back and i’d keep the 700.00 or so you spend a year

[Conor Wright]

7 minutes ago, Rich Rule said:

Are you onsite in this scenario?

 

sounds like a se climber has come in to help you out therefore you are required to have the EL in place.

 

he is a freelance labourer not a bona fide sub contractor.

Yes, onsite. don't like the idea of a climber working alone.

[john p]

This is ok etc but in fairness does that cover all your house bills anf business running costs? 
 
Pointless to me paying for something that wont cover my bills fully.
 
i prefer wool on my back and i’d keep the 700.00 or so you spend a year

1200 a month would be grim, but a lot less grim than fuck all.

[john p]

I’d only have spunked the 700 on ho’s n crack anyway...

[Conor Wright]

10 minutes ago, john p said:

I’d only have spunked the 700 on ho’s n crack anyway...

That's normal though, isn't it?

[skyhuck]

8 hours ago, john p said:

Yeah, I’ve got income insurance, you’d be a fool not to in this game. £58 a month but pays out £1200 pm within a week of claim.

You ever claimed?

 

[Jcarbor]

Some interesting points here, take for example a situation such as mine, I'm a sole trader, no el. I bring in a se climber to do what I cannot, he invoices me as he was contacted.by me.regarding the job, I then pass on this invoice plus mine to the client (I don't make any extra on the climber, just pass on the cost) I also never expect the climber/s to do anything against their will e.g. go up without spikes or push to finish a job ahead of time.. ie. Im not "telling them what to do" who is liable if he/she has an accident in the tree..?

Conor even as a sole trader you should have Eli.