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Well done Ross, hope it goes well. Dave
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There is nothing heroic about making your team bust their balls in sweltering heat or pissing rain for that matter. It all gets done in the end no need to stress out so much.
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Dean should think himself lucky he doesn't live in the south east. Imagine his posts then!!!!
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Work your nuts off thro the autumn, winter and spring and you should be able to take it easier in the hot weather. Enjoy life, it will pass you by otherwise. If you are employed then request a more flexible work pattern ie start earlier and knock off early. When I used to be on the cards when the clocks went forward we would work 6.30/3.30 and when they went back 7.30/4,30.
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When you call them you will need an idea of your projected turnover for the year and how your work will be split up eg 20% forestry 40% climbing 40% groundwork as they will base risk on your premium. Be prepared with this info before calling and you will get a quote based on the figures you give them. Obviously the bigger the turnover and certain types of work you do then different premiums.
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Very good post, it is essential that all hazards especially electricity can be id'ed correctly and dealt with. Still a lot can be oblivious to them if not really looking out for them, I can see how it can be overlooked.An electrical injury, if survived, is not worth the risk IMO.
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Just seen this post and must say mate, what the hell are you working for this guy for. go to the government web page and read your rights as an employee. By the sounds of it you would be better off signing on than working for this planker! Bosses like yours do not deserve to be in business, you need to be honest to yourself and jack the job tomorrow.
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As all his contracts are for letting agents it is a fixed price and the majority are from standing or off a step up, the odd one you need to get into but to me whats the difference if you work correctly???
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A beautiful place it is in Europe, a democratic free market in which all can trade and the good will succeed.
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A gardener friend of mine recently fell out of a conifer hedge he was trimming and bust his ankle! Was close to having it amputated so now he will pass on hedges, he was going at £5 a metre, obviously if it was a well overgrown one then he would add more. I am now taking on his hedges and will stay harnessed in.
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already in place. thanks for the concern however
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Quality photo mesterh!
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I think it would, the guy said he was becoming self employed and not just subbing etc. Therefore he will build up a client base and in subsequent years when they reuse him and the price is say 60% more you may find that they seek a lower price. It's important to look years down the line and keep your established client base.
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The minimum you should get off the ground as a newbie is £80 a day for an 8hr stint. Do not under sell yourself as you will set yourself this price therefore making it harder to justify later why you now charge £130-£150 a day when fully competent.
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Tell VOSA that we still go by miles not KM!!!
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Cheers Mick, I hope to get in there by the end of the month just waiting for all relevant paperwork to come through. The woodland is in Boughton. Dave. BTW Funny new avatar! What hospital does she work in?!?
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Call your ISP and they will talk it thro with you.
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I am taking on approx 7 acres of woodland last cut about 11 years ago there is a good mix of mainly chestnut also birch, ash and oak. Before commencing cutting I would like to have some buyers in place and I'm thinking of selling from site as access is not a problem. I'm in the kent area and am looking for buyers and prices willing to pay per ton as cord wood. Also would like to hear from any biofuel manufacturers if they would like all of it as woodchip or cord for processing. If this turns out to be profitable then I have another 30 acres to take on which is suitable for chipping too. Please post your details or PM me. Thanks Dave
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I am taking on approx 7 acres of woodland last cut about 11 years ago there is a good mix of mainly chestnut also birch, ash and oak. Before commencing cutting I would like to have some buyers in place and I'm thinking of selling from site as access is not a problem. I'm in the kent area and am looking for buyers and prices willing to pay per ton as cord wood. Also would like to hear from any biofuel manufacturers if they would like all of it as woodchip or cord for processing. If this turns out to be profitable then I have another 30 acres to take on which is suitable for chipping too. Please post your details or PM me. Thanks Dave
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If a less experienced climber is in the tree then an experienced one should be on the ground to advise of any problems they can pick up from the ground and pass on their knowledge to the rookie. If this is not happening then he shouldn't be up the tree.
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I use both ends to reach top anchor point then drop remaining rope to ground and work round the tree with one end split tail and a 4m lanyard. I am thinking of changing this method to using just one end and also have a small 15m rope to use as well round the crown.
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fountains are looking for surveyors in the SW area. May be able to negotiate a short term contract or freelance fro them.
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This is just typical red tape from the council. I despise people that litter and years ago it was a deciding factor of leaving a job as the inbreds that worked there always littered and there attitude was " it gives someone a job!". I know what you have isn't green waste but a debate needs to be had with the EA and local councils about arb waste being an asset to them and not another load of landfill. Phew, got that off chest! Dave
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I think the HSE have now gone down the route that ladders are an unsafe working practice as whilst working you don't have both hands on the ladder, so for you Dean looks like the MEWP will be in more demand. Window cleaners are starting to go down the pole fed cleaning system now.
