Renewing certificates.

[Gary Prentice]

Hi,

I know this has been a topic of conversation before, but I can't find the thread. A client has stated in an email that the HSE say all cert's should be updated every five years.

 

I'm aware that FISA are pushing this for forestry, but didn't think the HSE had formally applied it to arb. If they have, does anyone have a link to the HSE for it. It would cost us thousands if that's the case:confused1:

[Logjam]

Not just arb; recommended for all chainsaw operators Chainsaws at Work Indg317 (top of page 6 in pdf)

[Gary Prentice]

Not just arb; recommended for all chainsaw operators Chainsaws at Work Indg317 (top of page 6 in pdf)

 

This is where my question really is. That's a guidance note, with the wording saying "should" not "must".

 

So there's no regulation that actually applies saying you must renew it?

[Stubby]

This is where my question really is. That's a guidance note, with the wording saying "should" not "must".

 

So there's no regulation that actually applies saying you must renew it?

 

Well I'm not , not at my age !

[chrisj]

Get all the staff to read the HSS guidance, and sign to say that they have read it. After all "felling a tree isn't hard". :lol:

[Gary Prentice]

Well I'm not , not at my age !

 

You wouldn't pass anyway:001_tt2: I know you struggle holding a saw with your zimmer frame.:lol:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No malice or offence intended.

[Gary Prentice]

Get all the staff to read the HSS guidance, and sign to say that they have read it. After all "felling a tree isn't hard". :lol:

 

Not has hard as understanding that anyway

[openspaceman]

Well I'm not , not at my age !

 

I will if someone else pays even if you nippers don't

[agrimog]

do you renew your driving licence every 5 years......same thing....con by the trainers to steal your money, fisa is even worse, big boys toy box, and they dont want anyone else to play, bunch of greedy barstewards

[Eddy_t]

For clarification, it is RECOMMENDED you refresh every 5 years as a professional. There is no current legal requirement in any sector of the industry, just restrictions set by groups such as FISA or the Arb Association.

 

Mog, give it a rest, you're like a broken record! If you object so much to refreshing, don't do the job as this is the only industry where our machinery operating qualifications don't expire. Do you object this much when you have to retake your first aid?

 

 

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