What makes a good Groundie???

[Ross Winchester]

Watch the size of the timber the climber is cutting, be ready with the larger saw when he gets to the stage it will be needed, ensure it is fuelled,, warmed and check the chain tension.

Listen to the saw note, if it starts revving high, get the fuel can ready, maybe a water bottle too for the climber while your re-fuelling.

If the client offers you a cuppa, ask them if you can both have one when the climber descends later.

If it starts to rain heavily, do NOT take shelter in the truck while a climber is aloft, keep an eye on him and ensure all clothing and kit is put in the dry. If he's out in the rain, so should you be.

Keep all ropes clear of brash and tangles. Ensure climber is aware you are below.

When rigging, do not position yourself in the area of the drop, in case of equipment failure.

Spot on andy ,i think i shall print it and give it to my groundie.

[stoxs]

be organised in everything you do

 

1)clearing the site under a climber so he knows what your going to do next!!

2)taking equipment out and be sure to return it to where you found it!!

3) methodical chipping or stacking of timber all clean with no stubs left on to rip your trousers

4) get the timber the right length not ohh that will do!

5) if your chipping brash make sure it will fit before trying to jam it in the hopper,2 mins with a saw saves bloody ages when chipping up!

6) taper larger wood that will be chipped as it feeds alot easyer and less likley to crush your fingers.

7) If you brake something admit it nothing worse than a bent/broken piece of kit and no one owns up!

8)leave the mobile in the van!

9)leave the domestic`s at home!

 

all comon sense really

 

one last thing tea breaks and lunchtime talk to who your working with not sit there texting or your head stuck in the NUTS mag!

 

good luck

[treebloke]

turning up monday's

 

Can they do that then, is it allowed.

 

Strange how mobile phones work all day every day except monday mornings:confused1:

[Andy Collins]

When (not if:001_smile:) the climber misses a piece of dead/sticky out limb, tell him asap, dont wait til he's changed position, stopped for lunch.

If your working a line of trees, be getting a throwline into the next tree ready.

Use throwline to remove an awkward hanger,, or piece of dead wood in a tricky position to save the climber time (poor dears)

Cook Lamb chops just in time for the climber to come down from tree, do not over-cook!

[SAW]

hhmmm lamb chops........

[Arbutus 510]

In my opinion the best groundies are also the ones take part in the climbing, maybe not the more advanced pruning and take down jobs but the smaller jobs with a little light rigging. This way they know what you want before you even ask for it, this way it just makes the whole job run a lot smoother. I once had a groundie like the, however he had to leave because of a leg injury during a game of football. Training a new one as we speak!!

[Bob Rolfe]

telepathy

[treequip]

Strange how mobile phones work all day every day except monday mornings:confused1:

 

I didn't have any credit!!!!

[John Shutler]

time working together

[Pete Mctree]

With a groundie, the difference twixt competance and beyond is simple. ATTENTION TO DETAIL