Leylandii/petrol filling station

[Hill-Billy]

Hi guys, I've been asked to do a big Leylandii takedown - 6x70 feet trees -alongside a busy petrol station and wondered if anyone had any tips or advice? Are there any special - high risk - regs? Any advice would be much appreciated. We're considering using a crane/MEWP to remove several branches growing over the forecourt canopy.

[Rich2484]

Yeah a no smoking policy would be good.

 

The only problem I would see would be people under the mewp area.

[penfold]

check on the location of the tanks and any associated equipment such as vapour recovery equipment and make sure you know the emergency procedures laid down by the garage owners/operators.

[slasherscot]

tractor and timber trailer.........fell.cut into 4 to 5 metre lengths....dont delimb branches... remove to suitable site and delimb etc there

[Dave Martin]

Find out when tankers will be delivering fuel to the site and whether you will need to stop work during delivery.

[Andy Collins]

I heard of one company who had a similar task, they were told they could not use any tools that emitted a spark on site. I can't recall the outcome right now. If I think of it I'll have a word with the fella and see what they ended up doing.

[penfold]

could be a case of ordering lots of spare silky blades because you could be needing them:001_tongue:

[Dave Martin]

You described the work as `alongside a petrol station` so I would think you will be fine with your saws, I think the regulation is 5 metres from any fuel dispensing point or vapour pipes ( although the pipes will be sealed anyway for vapour recovery ).

[Jewillo]

We have done planty of work at petrol station never had a problem with saws and chippers etc. The biggest issue is always traffic, and they never want to block pumps off to give you some working space. you could try out of hours working

[Hill-Billy]

Cheers for your input guys. Fore-warned and all that. I was just thinking it'll be hot enough going as it is with my sparking chainsaw...!