Craig Johnson

the posts below the article are just as interesting

Is there anyone outthere interested in doing a days subcontracting airspading work for me near harrogate, hopfuly next week. craig

to the letter, you can ride the boom (with your system attached) but not (directly to the) ball, though you can if your in a basket!

hey mark, i know its not in your control but the accomaditon links dont work, is there a hotel that's every one using?

here's the link to this years ETCC; ETTC Prague - Mistrovství Evropy ve stromolezení Praha - Pr?honice

once saw one go through a windscreen where the pasanger had been sitting!!! best used for what they were made for, armored tanks

why? they are not PPE or primary equipment, just aids:001_huh:

but a arb loler ticket wont cover you to do loaders and winches/jacks. the winch thing gets tricky if you are only skidding timber and not lifting a load just inspecting it will do.

i hope its not a fake as its a good idea, put me down on the list for one. i think it is one of the ways forward to extend your climbing career. something this size is possiable as it would have to olny do 50M before a recharge. i never saw this coming into tree work but think the oposition has a lead in the marketing as the 'extras' will take a lot of beating. and i dont think that we could get away with it here in the uk

just imagine beening on a street in the UK and be able to know the CO2 value of the tree your standing next to:001_cool: cant see getting over the first hurdel:thumbdown:

almost Trees Near You but only in new york

there's a common mistake made when suppling helmits and boots that are 'zero rated' for the userwhen you supply kit to employees, you (the company)should be charge VAT on them. as said befor it a numbers thing, there's just not a big enough number of complaints for the vat man to worry about and then you have the same case for welding mask's, breathing apperatus ect ect

might be over weight but you would need a taco to be legal any way

that means you will need c+e (over 750kg and/or more than 1 axel)

LOL onform tonight:thumbup1:

: red, its ok on very small stuff, but there's a big risk of cross loading the gate, better idea is to put a sling round the branch and clip to that, if you want to do any thing of a bigger you'll need two binners back to back. and it better if you use steel binners

it doesnt look £135 good !!!

yes it should, the only problem been whether the inspectors insurance covers other EU countries, as insurance in some countries is very very expensive.

no idea:blushing: how do you tell:001_huh:

i have 06 d40 king cab and get 30/32 mpg urban and 36 on a run if i keep it below 2500rpm

i a similar size to you, but have lost a little weight latley and haved gone from a double extra large to a tripple medium! any way 4 and 3 but it does depend on rope/cord combo

just to cheer you all up, have an email relating to tree work, on one site for a few weeks, from the HSE saying that as the work is not related to construction in any way cdm regs do not apply. pleas place bids in sealed emails for copy

i was asked to supply as well as risk a risk assesment a ' safe system of work' so i looked it up and found this on how to change a light bulb, so i forwarded it on asking if this is what they were after ( me thinking i'm taking the piss:huh:) but its just what they were after and can i prepair one for all opperations:cursing: Work Activities Guidance - Safe Systems of Work A safe system of work is the systematic examination of a task in order to identify all hazards. The aim is to produce a safe work method that will eliminate or reduce the risks associated with the identified hazards. It is important to involve employees that carry out the work or with detailed knowledge of the activity, so that the system of work produced is effective and practical as well as safe. Involving employees with the process helps them to understand why this level of control has to be established and maintained. The following steps should be taken when creating a safe system of work. § Task analysis What is used, who does what, where the task is to be carried out, how the task is to be carried out, interactions with, and effect on, other employees. § Identification of hazards associated with the task Consider each of the hazards to which people may be exposed as a result of the use of tools, substances, plant and other equipment. § Assessment of the risk involved Assess the risks, which could arise from the task or activity. § Identification of existing methods of control and additional controls necessary Consider whether existing control methods are adequate and being used as well as identifying additional controls required. § Definition of the safe methods of work Having broken the task or activity down into its component parts, (preparation, authorisation, planning or job sequences), at each stage specify safe methods and document the work instructions. § Implementation of the working system / procedure Implement the safe system of work, providing training for all affected employees and supervisory staff. Ensure training details are recorded on individual training records. § Regularly check and re-assess the activity if necessary to ensure that the system is operating effectively and the work instructions are being followed. Make any necessary amendments to checklists. Below is a simple example of a written safe system of work. TITLE (CHANGING LIGHT BULB) Task or Activity to be Covered Changing light bulb in the main hall Hazards Electrical Falls From Height Burns Falling Objects Risks Main risks are injury to worker through being exposed to electricity, handling hot light bulb and a risk of falling from the 10-foot high stepladders, which could also affect other workers. Control Measures in Place 1. New stepladders used of good construction, with handhold, protected top platform and locking wheels. 2. Workers have received training on use of ladders/stepladders. Records kept. Further Controls Needed No procedures in place for isolation of electricity supply before removing light bulb. Need to implement isolation policy and procedure. Training needs to be given on electrical hazard awareness. Warning signs need to be erected to help prevent accidental impact with the stepladders The Safe System of Work 1. Check stepladders are in good condition. 2. Clear a pathway in main hall through the tables and chairs to allow easy access of stepladders. 3. Push stepladders into position and ensure wheels are locked. 4. Place warning signs at entrance to main hall prohibiting other persons from entering whilst light bulb is being changed. 5. Isolate light fitting by turning off supply. Secure electric control panel to avoid unauthorised access. 6. Ascend stepladders with replacement light bulb holding onto the handrail. 7. Carefully test how hot old bulb is before grabbing hold. If cool gently push and twist bulb until it is released from light fitting. Replace with new bulb. 8. Descend stepladders holding onto handrail. 9. Reinstate electricity supply and check light is working. 10. Return stepladders to secure storage area. 11. Safely dispose of the old light bulb.