BS3998

[arbormaster]

Hi I am doing an Arb course and part of it is to specify pruning operations as  listed in 3998:2010.

 

I wonder if anyone had a copy I could take a quick look at (I understand copyrights issues and don't want to copy it just make a few notes) as I cant afford the £230 to buy it from BSI. Feel free to DM me if needed.

 

On a side note 5837 is freely available online (probably shouldn't be but its on a council website as well) but 3998 is no where to be seen.

 

How is the public for example supposed to know what standards to expect from a tree surgeon if they can't view the standard. Surely we cant expect each person employing a tree surgeon to buy a copy.

 

I suppose this could be said of any sector that works to a BS. 

[CDMR]

I bought a BS for the design and construction of high level beds. The first thing it says is 'This BS must be read in conjunction with BSXXXXX describing the testing of high level beds' so the one I bought is useless unless I buy another. I decided I had probably found myself in a circle of hell by mistake and to stick to low level beds. It doesn't exactly encourage a knowledge based economy or entrepeneurial spirit.

[tree-fancier123]

4 hours ago, arbormaster said:

but 3998 is no where to be seen.

the consultation draft is still floating about

http://lists.tree-care.info/sympa/d_read/uktc/BS3998/BS3998_DPC_1_8_08.pdf

88 page pdf - they may have changed the odd bit, public libraries used to get or have access to BS

[arbormaster]

brilliant, thank you

[bens]

tree life ac do a summary version of 3998 which may be enough for the course level question

 

it is cheaper than the full BS but still costs £35

 

http://www.treelifeac.co.uk/bs3998

 

 

[joshuatree]

15 hours ago, CDMR said:

I bought a BS for the design and construction of high level beds. The first thing it says is 'This BS must be read in conjunction with BSXXXXX describing the testing of high level beds' so the one I bought is useless unless I buy another. I decided I had probably found myself in a circle of hell by mistake and to stick to low level beds. It doesn't exactly encourage a knowledge based economy or entrepeneurial spirit.

Reminded me of this. 

 

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

23 hours ago, tree-fancier123 said:

the consultation draft is still floating about

http://lists.tree-care.info/sympa/d_read/uktc/BS3998/BS3998_DPC_1_8_08.pdf

88 page pdf - they may have changed the odd bit, public libraries used to get or have access to BS

Hmmm, there are many difference with the actual finished version / document tbh so I wouldn't recommend.

 

The 'TreeLife' option (BS3998-Concise Guide) is the best one tbh but it doesn't include the appendices...in relation to 'pruning' Table B1 (attached) is the most relevant.

 

In relation to MoPs 'buying a copy ' to check works...never gonna happen tbh, and why more businesses don't use the document for marketing purposes when meeting with customers I really don't know...but then maybe £230 is reason enuff .

 

Cheers,

Paul

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

PS - If it's of interest, we/I deliver a 1-day seminar / workshop on BS3998 which, if you're considering, offers a significant discount to members (see  https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=E3E82C2E-094B-486A-B741-6EFFC2688CC8 for a northern even  but we're also delivering in the midlands later in the year  https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=CD29BF71-1C8D-4526-B9D6-7619D0ACBCED )

 

Apologies for the 'sales pitch'

Paul