career path query

[Hank]

1 hour ago, Dan Maynard said:

No.

 

It's true that nobody is likely to come and stop you, but really it's unwise to carry on. Get some training. Learn about trees.

Is there a case to be made for them starting out slowly, not undertaking anything too big and learning as they go? I don't really see any harm in that, especially if they aren't in a position to go and get experience with another tree firm. You can still do things properly and safely without tickets (although I do agree tickets if possible are the way to go). 

[Ducato64]

thanks for the replys. Im happy to go for the chainsaw course because im worried about that kickback problem but ill save my money on the rest. 

[Dan Maynard]

On 10/11/2024 at 12:09, Hank said:

Is there a case to be made for them starting out slowly, not undertaking anything too big and learning as they go? I don't really see any harm in that

I would say no. As Fred Dibnah used to say you can only fall off a chimney once, you probably don't get a second chance to get your work positioning right so that you avoid a kickback injury in a tree.