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  1. Pete Mctree
    I agree, I meant that it was not very applicable for our unique industry. I sometimes struggle to write with the clarity I desire
  2. Pete Mctree
    The draft ICOP will be out for peer review soon I think. Then we can have our say on it & any issues can be highlighted ?
  3. Pete Mctree
    We are just going to mention all valid points like this when the ICOP comes up for review & see what they suggest. We all know that it is not the best conceived piece of legislation
  4. Pete Mctree
    I think we are all running ahead here a little. Although implemented in theory, the ICOP has not been finalised and put out to consultation yet, never mind published. I think there will be some scope to comment upon it, albeit in a composed and careful manor and express our thoughts on the two rope scenario. EDIT - the point below has already been covered by the HSE & AA. 2 ropes is default unless risk assessed etc As a point of interest, I looked at the regulations with regards to work positioning and fail to see where it says two ropes are compulsory. It says where two lines are not "reasonably practical" a single anchor can be utilised.
  5. Pete Mctree
    That would be an easy problem to solve - quit prescribing cheap over the counter drugs!
  6. Pete Mctree
    Let's be honest, the NHS is being run down, dismantled & sold off, like the railways etc were. I looked on the gov.uk tender site the other week and there were approximately 30 million pounds of NHS contracts up for bids including those directly relating to patient treatment. Soon it will be so poorly underfunded that it will barely function and people will start getting private medical insurance if they can afford it. It will reach a point when the government will "sadly" say that they are going to have to privatise it as it is so underperforming that it is no longer viable. People will accept it as the alternative will look so much better. Then we will find out how expensive medicine can be! (sorry for the rant, but I can see it happening already)
  7. Pete Mctree
    I see many benefits of the asap as a way of providing a backup, but I also have two worries about it's introduction.Firstly is the wearing of full body class 3 harnesses as they should be attached to dorsal or sternal points (I think) and the second is the increased complexity of rescue and self rescue with a cut primary line. We need to have a close look at the rescue issue, because if staff are not competent & versed in it's use, it could potentially create a significant problem.
  8. Pete Mctree
    Sadly there are people so poor that this would be an obstacle to them getting appropriate treatment
  9. Pete Mctree
    We have been sold down the river a while ago I think Craig. I really do not believe that the AA are acting in our best interest by showing any support for this - they either cannot truly understand this or perhaps do not care as they are writing the iCOP! If they had the health of the industry in mind they would refuse to accept & endorse this farcical legislation
  10. Pete Mctree
    Irrespective of what you think, even in Arb you are supposed to do refresher training every 5 years ( one for ground units & one areial). Many ignore it, but it is a requirement
  11. Pete Mctree
    agreed, especially with regards to kit supply & training also. For once though I have to stick up for the Arb association- they have at least negotiated some common sense into the risk assessment. Shame they did not get there shit together years ago to quash all this.
  12. Pete Mctree
    It is still taught, but younger climbers don’t seem to use them as much. I have seen quite a few remove the canopy without & use them for the timber/stem. Can’t work it out myself
  13. Pete Mctree
    I was driving to the shops thinking of this earlier. I all of a sudden got really scared as I realised I only had a single seat belt on, one steering wheel & worst of all only one brake pedal !!!!! It is truly sad when a unique and proud industry is derailed by albeit a well meaning bunch of desk jockeys.
  14. Pete Mctree
    Bump ?
  15. Pete Mctree
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  16. Pete Mctree
    Could you please share the link. In a new thread would be good. Thank you
  17. Pete Mctree
    Pm me your address and I will post you a set next week- I don't have a treemotion now.
  18. Pete Mctree
    We are a small company based mid way between Whitby & Guisborough. We are in need of a self employed individual to work with us on a regular basis, to help with an increased workload. Pay is dependant upon upon productivity and qualifications Either call me on 07798 743573 or email [email protected]
  19. Pete Mctree
    I think there is some scope for further guidance in that case as this is going to be a huge issue imo.
  20. Pete Mctree
    Do you have any further details on this guidance? And is it relatable to dealing with hazard trees in general? i have already heard stories about rigging point failures where climbers have used rigging blocks & the resultant forces have ripped the tree apart. When I started in Arb, we were rigging out the last of the elm trees we used natural crotch rigging as there were few other options. This simple method helped massively reduce the forces generated at the rigging point. This has to be our end goal either through friction or load sharing redirects- either way we need to rapidly and radically reassess how we approach these rigging scenarios, as It is OK having all the toys, but a deficit in knowledge & or the skills to apply it will no doubt result in fatalities rigging out these hazard trees sooner or later.
  21. Pete Mctree
    A bandit is the most suitable replacement imo. I was working for an LA a few years ago that moved up from a 250 to a 12” bandit. The increase in productivity was impressive & I believe that they have had very little down time over the years too.
  22. Pete Mctree
    Are you really looking at the same footage ? I see an American saw builder testing his machine - do you really need to climb at tree to test a saw? Do you feel threatened by ported saws ? You seem to be overly negative about them with very little experience
  23. Pete Mctree
    I have 2 jackets. One is for 80% of the time it rains a bit when an ok breathable jacket will do. The other is a non breathable plastic jacket that keeps me dry in the worst conditions. I have spent a lot of money in the past trying to get a single jacket to do both. The nearest I got was a mountaineers style jacket, however the mud and dirt denatured the fabric eventually.
  24. Pete Mctree
    Yes
  25. Pete Mctree
    This entire thread is a part of a review and is viewed by the HSE as part of there decision making process on how to implement any changes they see fit. I will save any consideration on implementing it necessary (hopefully never)

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