Hi, my name is Darragh O’ Sullivan. I’m currently completing a master’s thesis in Environmental Health and Safety Management. During my climbing career I sustained a couple of serious injuries and have witnessed a number of quite serious accidents on site. The focus of my research is a problem I have witnessed time and time again and one I have experienced first-hand. As we gain experience, we naturally become more confident, I believe this confidence can sometimes lead to pushing limits, cutting corners or taking unnecessary risk which we would have avoided earlier in our careers.
This research is about understanding why skilled, competent arborists still get injured and what we can do about it. I'm collecting data through a short, anonymous questionnaire (5–7 mins) aimed at climbers. (please follow link provided)
Arboriculture Safety Research
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The following document contains a brief questionnaire designed for a thesis examining the ‘Experience Confidence Paradox’ in the Irish Arboriculture industry. The research aims to explore...
There is a distinct lack of research within the arboriculture industry, which is unnerving given how dangerous the job is. If you’re working in tree surgery or have climbing experience, I’d really appreciate your input. It’s confidential, and the goal is to improve industry understanding not to audit or judge anyone’s practice.
Thanks for your time,
Darragh O’ Sullivan
