full time staff v subbies

[simonm]

In the tree or on the ground, makes no difference as long as the job is getting done. I don't mind doing ground work "if its easy"

[Kenty]

Working on your owns okay till you have a big pile of brash to drag from rear of back garden to the road at the front garden!!

 

 

Yeah, in the early days I got caught out a couple of times. Not anymore.

[detritus21]

I have a pretty much full time brash dragger and then use subbies depending on what skill set I need. I couldn't manage without a groundie of some description if I wanted to remain efficient.

[Will C]

Nice to see you all run with a qualified rescuce climber And no doubt if your in the mood for cutting corners your gear is all lola tested to make sure your insurance is valid

 

I use 4 different subbies, mainly climb my self but that could be changing as we now have a good climber subieing for us. but always 2 on site to comply with hse regs with rescue climber/ lone working isnt good etc

[Kenty]

Nice to see you all run with a qualified rescuce climber And no doubt if your in the mood for cutting corners your gear is all lola tested to make sure your insurance is valid

 

 

 

I use 4 different subbies, mainly climb my self but that could be changing as we now have a good climber subieing for us. but always 2 on site to comply with hse regs with rescue climber/ lone working isnt good etc

 

 

Hi Will, there are a few assumptions there in your post that are incorrect fella where my little operation is concerned & I was worried you may tar me with the same brush as our door knocking transient communities.

 

If I'm doing trees, always at least two, all fully certificated up the eyeballs all kit lolered, insurance, risk assessments, method statement, health & safety policy etc.

 

I lone work on my grounds maintenance contracts, small hedges, strimming etc.

 

You can stop rolling your eyes, being confused & worrying that I'm not complying with HSE regs.

[detritus21]

We also comply with hse regs wherever possible. The full time brash dragger is there to do exactly that. Even hedge trimming jobs he tends to be there as the whole process is quicker. Where the job is requiring Ariel rescue then I use subbies as either a qualified climber or groundsman as well as brash dragger. There are times where I may not use one though for example your 15-20feet tree where you are barely off the floor or if the job is solely silky work.

[Will C]

Hi Will, there are a few assumptions there in your post that are incorrect fella where my little operation is concerned & I was worried you may tar me with the same brush as our door knocking transient communities.

 

If I'm doing trees, always at least two, all fully certificated up the eyeballs all kit lolered, insurance, risk assessments, method statement, health & safety policy etc.

 

I lone work on my grounds maintenance contracts, small hedges, strimming etc.

 

You can stop rolling your eyes, being confused & worrying that I'm not complying with HSE regs.

 

Good good, I wasn't meaning to cause offence, I just got wound up teying to be competitive in a difficult market when some of the competition don't play fair I know a climber working for a big "reputable company " he had no rescue climber for 5 years and was told to walk if he didn't like it!