How to run a job site, do’s and dont’s

[Mark Bolam]

13 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

As above (edit - to sime42), but also keep the butts of the second pile off the tips of the first, or you’ll be wrestling all day.

 

Having a t-shirt like this is also important so people know what’s what.

Mick’s is in French, obviously.

 

 

 

I would like to point out this is a stock image from FB.

 

I’m far more ugly.

[Mick Dempsey]

I was wondering.

I was thinking, middle age has really hit Mark like a train, the man is falling apart in front of our eyes.

[5thelement]

3 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I was wondering.

I was thinking, middle age has really hit Mark like a train, the man is falling apart in front of our eyes.

I was too polite to comment. 

[Paul Cleaver]

On 09/06/2023 at 10:38, 5thelement said:

 

 

Edited June 10, 2023 by Paul Cleaver
Buggered up

[Paul Cleaver]

If the client tips you, share it out, unless the job was under priced

[treevolution]

A tip always has to be shared especially on an underpriced job.

 

Imagine working flat out to make up for someone's else's mistake only for them to pocket what is yours.

 

 

[oldwoodcutter]

The way you tell the men to do things also counts for a lot, could you just, or would you mind, not barking orders balling and shouting, effing and blinding all day like a regimental sergeant major.

If someone cocks up don’t have a go at him in front of everyone, take him to one side and have a word .

And I always try to thank everyone at the end of the day, to try and show some level of appreciation if they’ve been slogging their guts out all day for you.

Its also good practice to get everyone together at the start of the job, particularly a big one, with a plan of action, and don’t forget the youngest member of the team- on more than one occasion they have chipped in with a good idea, which when you’re in the thick of it thinking about a million things at once even the boss can overlook something silly on occasion.

Edited June 10, 2023 by oldwoodcutter
Arthritic fingers

[paddyvero]

The morning walk around to make a plan is critical! We often meet onsite. I have to stop and make myself wait for everyone to be ready, boots on etc! Patience is key! 

In the same vein, teach the lads to slow down and do it right the first time! 

Pet hate, wood coming down with bits of brash still attached?

[Mick Dempsey]

7 hours ago, paddyvero said:

The morning walk around to make a plan is critical! We often meet onsite. I have to stop and make myself wait for everyone to be ready, boots on etc! Patience is key! 

 

Yep.

Here’s what we have to do, and this is how we’re going to do it is a good start.

I’m sometimes guilty of jumping in too fast trying to get a head-start without clearly telling anyone else what the plan is.

[swinny]

2 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

Yep.

Here’s what we have to do, and this is how we’re going to do it is a good start.

I’m sometimes guilty of jumping in too fast trying to get a head-start without clearly telling anyone else what the plan is.

Yes to the boots but also, right we are ready to start...... then you hear: just going back to the truck to get my helmet and gloves 😅 😬  ffs