Chainsaw update training to become mandatory for all operatives from Oct 2013

[PhilBeech]

It does say forestry but i'm sure this will cross over.

News release FISA Chainsaw and Supervisor Refresher Training May 2013.doc

Notice to organisations FISA Chainsaw and Supervisor Refresher Training May 2013.doc

[agrimog]

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Edited May 2, 2013 by Steve Bullman
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[agrimog]

as for these refresher courses, some of the so called instructors, I've had more days holidays than some of these guys have actually had working with a saw in the woods

[PhilBeech]

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Edited May 3, 2013 by Amelanchier
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[Ian C]

Another blow for the hard working tree professionals, bet our travelling "friends" get left alone as per normal!

[jaime bray]

FISA are calling me back to confirm if this is going to be mandatory for Arb, will post back when they let me know the situation.

[Rich2484]

Ok. I can re some sort of reasoning behind it but.

 

It looks to be only forestry that is effected. So now define forestry.

And what tickets are going to be refreshed. 30 and 31 ok. But any more. Felling medium. Or anything else that is needed for forestry.

[PhilBeech]

I suspect whether it applies to arb or not wont make a jot of difference.

 

Commercial Arb clients will get on board to be seen to be doing the right thing. They will request proof at quotation / tender stage.

 

Domestic Arb won't be effected.

[likeitorlumpit]

I suspect whether it applies to arb or not wont make a jot of difference.

 

Commercial Arb clients will get on board to be seen to be doing the right thing. They will request proof at quotation / tender stage.

 

Domestic Arb won't be effected.

 

But I'm sure insurers will also be interested so there's no escape:sneaky2:

[PhilBeech]

Good point.