AFAG reviewing use of cranes within the industry

[David Humphries]

Some of you may not of had the chance to have seen this.

 

 

Cranes in Arboriculture - Towards an Industry Standard

 

"AFAG has recently introduced a new project into its workplan for 2010/11 which will be reviewing the use of cranes in arboriculture in the UK and will be looking in particular at what training and guidance is needed. "

 

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Edited September 27, 2010 by Monkey-D

[treebloke]

We have done lots of crane work over the years and this is a good idea. Training is welcome.

 

I have filled in the questionaire.

[Mesterh]

I reckon Reg could give them all the info they would ever need.

 

And slip in that his LD's and that spider crane sling thing should be made mandatory.

[kipperfeet]

About time. There's not that much info out there and it seems they are much under used in the industry by most.

[Bundle 2]

About time. There's not that much info out there and it seems they are much under used in the industry by most.

 

Makes sense too when you consider that MEWPS, Fall Arrest systems and cranes are all covered by..

 

The Work at Height Regulations (2005) implementing the European Temporary Work at Height Directive (2001/45/EC) (2nd amendment of UWED)

[b101uk]

unless the AFAG has compiled statistics for arb related UK crane accidents and reviewed statistics for UK crane accidents and there causal factors then the AFAG should keep there do-gooding nose out.

 

Also I think any statistics gathered from arb related crane accidents in the USA or vast swaths of the EU have no relevance as to happenings hear in the UK given attitudes and work ethos are different not just for arb people but crane operators as well.

[Bundle 2]

I disagree mate...quite apart from the fact you haven't posted for 15-18mmonths and stick your head over the parapet only to slag off an initiative which, if you were paying attention, owes less perhaps for it's inception to H & S than the political ( 4 political read "fiscal") climate.

I dont think your remark has a leg to stand on...even if you do feel patronised frankly.