Tree Work at Height - draft new Industry Code of Practice

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Paul, I have an interesting challenge for you. Why should Arbtalk members use the Induistry Code of Practice? If it takes you more than 25 words then you will probably lose the audience.

 

Jules, apologies for the delay in responding here

 

I have two quotes for you / ARBTALK members, the first from Chris Cooper-Abbs (ICoP author) and the second from Simon Richmond (AA Senior Technical Officer and ICoP Project Manager)

 

"As a tool to map your arboricultural/tree work practices and management against = reduce liability, increase productivity"

 

"The Arboricultural industry needs to step up to professional, safe working practices, in line with other sectors. This ICOP sets the standards for responsible tree work management."

 

One is just under the 25 words, the other just over...hopefully you'll accept the average.

 

Also, Simon mentioned the following as a reminder that tree work at height can be very hazardous and better planning can help to reduce that hazard... "A climber recently fell 40' out of a tree and landed on his feet, breaking nearly all the bones in his body. Are we prepared to accept that?"

 

Thanks all..

Paul

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi Paul,

 

Sorry for the detail, but when's the 'Guide to the use of cranes in arboriculture' likely to be published? If its covered in the ICOP sorry I haven't read it yet. Thanks Mark

 

Hi Mark, apologies for my delay in responding here.

 

Unfortunately the Crane 'technical guide' is unlikely to be available til mid-2016. In part this is because, unlike tree climbing and MEWPs, there isn't an existing guide so it will be starting form scratch.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[daltontrees]

Jules, apologies for the delay in responding here

 

I have two quotes for you / ARBTALK members, the first from Chris Cooper-Abbs (ICoP author) and the second from Simon Richmond (AA Senior Technical Officer and ICoP Project Manager)

 

"As a tool to map your arboricultural/tree work practices and management against = reduce liability, increase productivity"

 

"The Arboricultural industry needs to step up to professional, safe working practices, in line with other sectors. This ICOP sets the standards for responsible tree work management."

 

One is just under the 25 words, the other just over...hopefully you'll accept the average.

 

Also, Simon mentioned the following as a reminder that tree work at height can be very hazardous and better planning can help to reduce that hazard... "A climber recently fell 40' out of a tree and landed on his feet, breaking nearly all the bones in his body. Are we prepared to accept that?"

 

Thanks all..

Paul

 

Aye, very good! I think the 8 most important words there were -

 

"reduce liability, increase productivity" and

"responsible tree work management"

 

I suppose it's up to individuals and companies how they see themselves in those contexs.