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Not really. It’s throwing a life line to improving standards. Having piece of mind that a keen bloke has been correctly trained and supervised by seasoned professional people. If I’m an ar*e for providing that then fine, I can take courage in my convictions. 

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11 minutes ago, Pete Mctree said:

the lack of saw strop, chaps & harness make it look like it is outside the UK. 

 

I had that feeling. It’s abroad. I’ve seen a lot of different practices while working in the USA. But it changes from state to state. West Africa was the biggest head turner. But after a few shocking videos and casualty demo’s the guys start to agree with our standards. Plus the companies employing them start to take responsibility. The industry has changed a lot in west Africa since 1999 when we first provided training.

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50 minutes ago, Gaz-exRM said:

I run a business. I have a duty of care. If you’re a cowboy yourself then you will support anything below what’s ‘best safe practice’ I expect that.

I'm not a cowboy, ask anyone here who I've worked for, or who has worked for me. I've bodged jobs, if that's what the client wanted, and posted pictures here, what I wouldn't do is post pictures of someone else trying to earn a crust in a way I don't approve of.

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25 minutes ago, eggsarascal said:

I'm not a cowboy, ask anyone here who I've worked for, or who has worked for me. I've bodged jobs, if that's what the client wanted, and posted pictures here, what I wouldn't do is post pictures of someone else trying to earn a crust in a way I don't approve of.

Never said you were. ‘If’ is the pro word. And if you act on the customers request then the results are not your concern. You still work safely and professionally at all times I’m sure. Your giving me grief for wanting make sure guys in the industry are safe and sound. My conscience wouldn’t  let me walk away from doing the right thing (even at my expense) by a guy.

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12 hours ago, oldwoodcutter said:

His ear muffs don’t match his helmet emoji846.png

Look closer n he is wearing chainsaw leggings, the spud faced chancer !  K

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