how to be safer at work in trees

[Dean Lofthouse]

Cut throat pricing will be one of the major factors in the reasons why people end up getting injured.

 

Rushing jobs to get it done in one day rather than one and a half for example.

 

I try to price jobs now so it is more of a relaxed affair, we shouldn't have to bust our guts to get the job done.

 

All the injuries I've had can be put down to rushing, full stop

[Stephen Blair]

i have a hydration pack, but it usually sits in the house, but i am getting my finger out and getting up earlier to start my day properly, a pocket full of mixed raisins and nuts is great.

[josharb87]

i reckon sharp saws and well maintained kit prevent accidents to a certain extent

[skyhuck]

Do we have any evidence that rushing is the cause of most accidents??

[Stephen Blair]

I just go out on the end and take the weight off.

 

just like your pick in your profile then huck:sneaky2:

[skyhuck]

Pick-up the Silky, instead of the Saw.

 

From what I've seen on here, they are worse than saws.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Do we have any evidence that rushing is the cause of most accidents??

 

I think common sense dictates it does......

 

All my accidents have been caused by rushing.... except the mewp which was mechanical

[Marc]

I just go out on the end and take the weight off.

 

Either that or cut it off at the trunk.

 

Another thing i did when i first started was copy what i saw others do, not a good thing if you lack experience I was up an Ash just cut and drop job went to cut a heavy lateral off with just a top cut straight through only to get a big barbers chair, again fortunatly my positioning was good, lesson learned:blushing:

[Mr Ed]

Pick-up the Silky, instead of the Saw.

 

Nonsense. I see far more injuries from handsaws than chainsaws.

[skyhuck]

just like your pick in your profile then huck:sneaky2:

 

Thats high level felling, with the appropriate cut, NOT trying to smoke off a big lateral before it explodes