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My electrician, put one of those sockets up in the loft. He did tell me why but I can't remember the reason.

What do folk do when protestors prevent works going on, who pays for it? Delays caused to me have been rare and I have always had to take the hit, which I think is wrong. We recently felled three trees and received a lot of abuse at one point had a group standing in the work area, stopping work. Well I have another 6 trees to remove in a similar area and there are alot of folk who don't want it to happen. I can see their point but a wall needs to be replaced and the trees have to go. It is so easy to post stuff onto facebook and the locals come rushing out with their pitchforks. Anyone who has been at the end of online attacks will know how unpleasant it gets with comments from armchair arborists saying "it looks fine to me.." and posting pictures of healthy stems but not the massive cavities.. I am thinking of insisting on a disruption clause, as if I have a big team with crane etc onsite it gets costly pretty quickly if someone is stood holding up the works. Presumably this is normal operating procedure on HS2 sites. Please don't post, "just drop it on them, they will soon move" type answers. Save that for the Arbtalk Facebook Pages..

Using an ARB approved company makes it easier for many clients. It out sources the due diligence. The client can be happy the company has everything in place, so they don't need to ask to see all the backroom stuff that should be going on.

Becoming ARB approved is challenging and not cheap. The assessments are truly mauling, someone spends all day pulling every little thing you do apart and finding every little fault, it is something I dread. It doesn't necessarily make you a better tree surgery company, but it does make sure you keep upto date with all the back room stuff that is easy to neglect. You might not think all that is necessary but if anything goes pear shaped ticking all the boxes and working to best practice will help. We do get some calls from the AA web site, and some clients insist on being approved, which is good. I will always tell prospective clients if they are getting multiple quotes to go to the AA site. If I was an owner operator company where I was on-siteall the time, I wouldn't bother. But as an employer responsible for others it is an audit to ensure you are doing what is required. And you get some stickers..

We have a 230xl. It's been a good machine.

Jeremy Barrell has done it. https://www.barrelltreecare.co.uk/assets/Uploads/SGN-10-Structures-V3.pdf

Bumping this thread. Does anyone have relevant opinions as not used either before. I am NOT considering tracked. Considering 2 7.5 ton machines: ASCENDANT A22-17TJ TRUCK MOUNTED PLATFORM ON IVECO 75E Or MULTITEL MX270 ON MITSUBISHI 7.5T COMPACT TRUCK Ascendant Pros - straight boom, simple, UK made, hydraulic controls, 17m outreach, more robust, big basket, its yellow. Cons- 22m, the Iveco is a bigger truck Multitel Pros - 27m, twin boom so can go up and over, the mitsubishi more compact Cons- italian, electric controls, 13.3m outreach

Canopy Tree Services is a progressive tree company offering high quality works to domestic and commercial clients throughout the East Midlands. We also carry out specialist works involving Cranes, Hiabs, and MEWPS. We have a real emphasis on training and educating our employees and are constantly looking to improve our skills and knowledge. We are currently looking for experienced arborists to join our growing team job details below: Working hours 07:45 - 16:30. Overtime and weekend work available. 20 days paid holiday plus public holidays. Government pension scheme. Full PPE, relevant equipment, and company uniform provided. Ongoing training as required.

I have one council that sends out Site Notices to me and expects me to erect them. Do I legally have to do this? The particular council is on the edge of our work area so it is inconvenient.

While I can't argue with it's growth rates and use as a crop is obvious, I don't think it fits in the UK natural environment. It is the wrong colour, shape and sticks out as much as any conifer plantation.. Also if we care about retaining native woodlands we also have to be very careful about these exotics going native and the damage they can do.. Holm oaks on the Isle of Wight or Melaleuca in Florida as an example.

There is debate, some say the opposite is true and that the right to cut back to boundary over rules the TPO.

A client is asking if we are ISO 14001 accredited. Who has done it? Is it worthwhile? Is there a lot involved?

I could do with a couple of planks of wrc 220cm long to make some greenland paddles..

I helped a friend of mine make a canoe a few years back. It took a lot of time, was heavy and was not even very cheap. I brought a plastic sit on top for not much more than he spent. 12 years later my plastic sit on top has been thoroughly abused (including having up to 12 children climbing on it), has been stored uncovered outside and leant to anyone who wants to borrow it. It is still 100% useable and I could probably sell it for £200-£300. The hand made boat went on a few trips and is now a pile of rotten plywood. Plastic has some fantastic applications..

I replied: To to confirm that "yes they are covered"..? And they confirmed in English: Yes, covered on the Employer’s Liability section of the policy.

From my reading hard woods are not ideal. Western red cedar the preferred wood of choice.

Has anyone made a greenland paddle.. or does anyone want to make me one..

It was also my position at the start, but Paddy made some arguments that made me think and after looking at my insurance documents I was not convinced either way. We can carry on as before..

I probably should have just done this before posting.. I asked Trust: Please can you confirm if self employed freelance contractors working as part of our team are covered by our insurance? They are NOT bona fide sub-contractors as they would be working under our instruction But I am not sure they can be classed a Labour only sub contractors as they provide some equipment, chainsaw, climbing kit, PPE etc.. They replied: As they will be working under your direction and control, they would be classed as labour-only sub-contractors. That’s the key element regardless of whether they use their own equipment. Thanks. Administration Manager Trust Insurance Services Ltd

Full time does not mean permanent.... You can work 5 days a week for one employer and still be classed as self employed.. This quota/number of days is often mentioned but I have NEVER read it in any official document. I filled in the the HMRC honestly - Check Employment Status for Tax and they say they are Self-employed for tax purposes..

Canopy Tree Services is a progressive tree company offering high quality works to domestic and commercial clients throughout the East Midlands. We also carry out specialist works involving Cranes, Hiabs, and MEWPS. We have a real emphasis on training and educating our employees and are constantly looking to improve our skills and knowledge. We are currently looking for an experienced arborist to join our growing team in the position of a team leader, job details below: Working hours 07:45 - 16:30. Overtime and weekend work available. 20 days paid holiday plus public holidays. Government pension scheme. Full PPE, relevant equipment, and company uniform provided. Ongoing training as required. Key Accountabilities • Conduct daily briefs with your team, delegating tasks and responsibilities, outlining performance outcomes and safety expectations. • Ensure all equipment required for the day's tasks are loaded on to the truck and are in good working order. Any defective equipment must be taken out of service and reported to your supervisor. • Deliver work instructions and carry out risk assessments. • Ensure H&S compliance is adhered to at all times and undertake Hazard Identification at each site reporting any unsafe working environments and issues to your supervisor. • Provide progress reports and updates of the work schedules, detailing any shortfalls or challenges that have arisen. • Have high performance standards and actively promote these to your team to ensure they are achieved consistently. Person Specification • Previous Team Leader experience in a similar capacity. • Relevant experience of the Arboriculture industry and practices. • Ability to lead a team to succeed and achieve high standards. • Strong people management skills with the ability to delegate effectively within a team. • The ability to problem solve and implement resolutions swiftly. • Effective communication skills adapting communication styles to different audiences. Functional / Technical Skills • Full UK Driving Licence (essential) • NPTC units CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, (required) CS32 & CS41 (Desirable) • B&E, C1&E: Trailer (Desirable)

freelancer.pdf Did you look at the PDF.. The HMRC Check for employment Status say he is Self-employed for tax purposes...

What can't he do? Be self employed? He can according the .gov web site. See pdf in op.

That is the question. According to the .gov calculator my freelancer is self employed.. see the pdf I posted in the op. But he is not a bona fide sub contractor or a labour only contractor.