New to tree surgery

[The happy tree man]

Hi to all

 

this is the happy tree man I suppose I will be considered as a newB well I'm interested in talking about trees and any new techniques for new types of equipment to get me up trees. I do have a blog if anyone's interested in contributing any help would be grateful. All Tree Work always willing to talk new ideas and possibly better ways that I am not aware of of taking down trees. Hope to speak with someone you soon

 

the happy tree man:001_rolleyes:

Edited September 14, 2010 by The happy tree man

[David Humphries]

Hello Happy, welcome to the site.

 

Maybe you could paint a slightly clearer picture as to your experience so far?

 

That way members will be able to gauge what level to interact.

 

If you haven't already, try using the search function on the tool bars above, huge numbers of threads & topics to wet your appetite.

 

 

 

 

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[samarb]

Welcome, There is no better way of taking down trees than safely, and I love taking down trees.

[RobRainford]

yep the best technique is the safest technique. it may not be the quickest. but it bodes well to do it safe than to get some quick cash!

 

 

when i was doing some training a while ago i wouldnt stop holding onto my ropes, i was told to put my hands on my head and shout im a happy tree man!

[The happy tree man]

hi to all sorry to the late reply I have been just a bit busy, I've noticed as I been going round that lots of tree surgeons seem to be only using one rope I don't understand why they do this. As far as I'm concerned and the training I received you need to be using two ropes and not one. Surely this is a legal requirement or am I getting mixed up I wouldn't mind some feedback regarding this personally I think the two ropes system is far safer and reliable than just one.

 

Many thanks the happy tree man:001_rolleyes:

 

Tree Surgeon Stafford

[Frankie Lawrence]

hi to all sorry to the late reply I have been just a bit busy, I've noticed as I been going round that lots of tree surgeons seem to be only using one rope I don't understand why they do this. As far as I'm concerned and the training I received you need to be using two ropes and not one. Surely this is a legal requirement or am I getting mixed up I wouldn't mind some feedback regarding this personally I think the two ropes system is far safer and reliable than just one.

 

Many thanks the happy tree man:001_rolleyes:

 

Tree Surgeon Stafford

 

I dont think its a legal requirment that could be a bit far but im sure H&S would frown upon it. I think its stupid to climb on both of ends of your rope its more of a liability than a saftey tecqniue. but i agree you should be in twice where ever possible.

 

welcome:001_smile:

[alex_m]

Surely this is a legal requirement

hi mate...

not illegal to use just one rope, just a bit silly...

 

is that your website, or a company you work for?

[skyhuck]

hi to all sorry to the late reply I have been just a bit busy, I've noticed as I been going round that lots of tree surgeons seem to be only using one rope I don't understand why they do this. As far as I'm concerned and the training I received you need to be using two ropes and not one. Surely this is a legal requirement or am I getting mixed up I wouldn't mind some feedback regarding this personally I think the two ropes system is far safer and reliable than just one.

 

Many thanks the happy tree man:001_rolleyes:

 

Tree Surgeon Stafford

 

You need to be attached to the tree by two separate ropes, when cutting most people use a side strop or lanyard for this, in addition to their main line.

 

If you prefer to main lines thats fine

[The happy tree man]

hi yes to website so why do most people use only one rope I almost see this on every occasion that I've encountered tree surgeons doing work. The only time I see anything different is usually when the council are doing tree work

Tree Surgeon Stafford

[The happy tree man]

personally I used tow ropes all the time and a strop