Chipper & Stump Grinder tickets

[bazoo132]

Are they necessary. I'm just in the process of setting up a small business undertaking tree work and have CS30,31,38,39 I was just wondering to keep myself on the right side of the law are the above tickets required by law or are they good practice? In time I would like to get these tickets but am keen to start making a bit of cash to get some cash flow and once I have a bit of cash in the bank I can get these tickets.

 

My insurance company has only asked for copies of my CS30,31,38 &39.

 

If these are not required it will allow me to get my rigging tickets quicker.

 

Cheers

Baz

[Arbocop]

Hi Baz

 

I open my mouth for fear of getting shot down, but Ill try ot keep it short Yes & NO lol.

 

in a nut shell lots of bits of H&S legislation talk about 'adequate training' the best practice further clarifies this by for instance identifying chainsaws as needing very specific goals against national recognized criteria. there re lots of ways of demonstrating this training, but the easiest is to get a 'ticket' . following on from some training (formal or informal).

 

so do you need the chipper and grinder tickets, you need to demonstrate training. and again easiest way a recognized ticket.

 

having said that a much higer risk operation would be rigging, and you are more likly to have a mishap doing rigging than chipping just because of hte built in safety of a chipper.

 

so in short id do all 3 but lay out a plan, think what you are most likely to be injured by or what you are least experienced at. and plan to do them over a 24-30month period?

 

finally just remember that the training and tickets arnt just about getting the bit of paper, god training will always give you something, your knowledge skills, etc should always benefit from a refresh or an increase.

 

and as a finishing note from a point of view of employees, dont forget the biggest risk there is the no win no fee crowd, so yes training is vital to create a great culture and improve safety and skills, but heavens forbid anything goes wrong those vultures will be all over you looking for the slightest weakness, and they make the HSE look like cute kittens..

 

cheers

 

arbocop

[martwizz]

Just weighing in quickly here - I got both through college.

 

The woodchipper I think isn't really necessary, but I'd say that the grinder would be useful if you are planning on doing a lot. I feel that the potential for injury or damage through kicking up rocks is higher with a grinder, particularly to third parties, and if it does happen then your insurer may be happier if you can show qualifications for it.

 

Every man and his dog can use a chipper, and beyond shoving your hand down it, there shouldn't be any real danger to the public.

 

Depends how much instruction and pieces of paper you want for your own peace of mind really!

[Stefan Palokangas]

Small cost for peace of mind, and might learn a thing or two.

[humpo48]

I always take the attitude you are only insured for what you're qualified to do.

[tree79]

Lots of people don't have either, but if you or your staff have any issues how do you prove that your staff are competent and trained to use the machinery