Arb Assoc's view on freelancers and small businesses.

[AHPP]

1 hour ago, Matthew Norman said:

 Hi AHPP

 

I didn't say it didn't matter. I did say to them to not sweat it (for now). I also mentioned they should keep it in mind as an area for them to improve. 

 

What regulation I would like to see discussed would be around improving the competency levels of newly qualified climbers, aimed at building their confidence when working at height. Maybe something along the lines of IRATA where a climber's competency levels are captured in a log book. 

 

I would also like to see regulation to prevent untrained and unqualified persons from being able to call themselves tree surgeons and carry out tree work operations - something similar to Gas Safe Register maybe.

 

When the HSE investigate tree work inuries and fatalities it is recorded simply as a 'contractor' or 'worker' or 'tree surgeon' having an incident, regardless of whether the injured party is a qualified and competent chainsaw user / tree climber or not.

 

If a higher number of untrained individuals, who label themselves as tree surgeons, are experiencing fatalities or injuries compared to trained individuals, it can distort the statistics regarding the occupational risks. These incidents, along with their corresponding data, are subsequently used in shaping policies that impact certified, skilled arborists nationwide. I would like to see a clearer distinction between fully-trained professionals and untrained individuals.

 

I'm happy to discuss this particular topic with anyone further elsewhere, but I feel it's detracting from the original topic thread here.

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

 

Mick started it. 

[topchippyles]

1 hour ago, Mick Dempsey said:

It’s ok, I read it.

 

 

Do you have to have valid tickets over there in France Mick to validate your insurance. I should imagine knowing the French they have their own system.

[Gardenscape]

He put his number at the bottom of the article. Feel free to voice your opinions lol 

Edited May 14 by Gardenscape

[Joe Newton]

44 minutes ago, Gardenscape said:

He put his number at the bottom of the article. Feel free to voice your opinions lol 

I emailed him inviting him to respond at the time.

 

He was too busy helping "Ukrainian refuge kids" apparently. 

[AHPP]

 

Paul Elcoat.

Edited May 16 by AHPP

[John Shutler]

you must be bored

[AHPP]

12 hours ago, John Shutler said:

you must be bored

 

Are you going to the Arb Association show at Westonbirt Arboretum this weekend? 

[GarethM]

1 minute ago, AHPP said:

Are you going to the Arb Association show at Westonbirt Arboretum this weekend? 

Is this premeditated stalking ?

[John Shutler]

4 hours ago, AHPP said:

 

Are you going to the Arb Association show at Westonbirt Arboretum this weekend? 

yeah 

[John Shutler]

On 17/05/2024 at 12:34, AHPP said:

 

Are you going to the Arb Association show at Westonbirt Arboretum this weekend? 

didn't fancy it then?