Mark Cattell
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I always loctite mine too.... good practice in my opinion... also mark it up so if there is any movement its instantly noticeable
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I'm in the fear of ladders camp.... not too bad to access a tree but get me up a set to clean windows or get on a roof ladder and disco leg kicks off, I also get vertigo when I top out when I'm rock climbing, I've had a few wobbles on large poles too... just comes from nowhere... Its a healthy fear and has kept me safe and alert when undertaking work/leisure with risk involved.. It has also allowed me time to readdress my work plan and on occasion has allowed me to make a better decision. embrace the fear use it and allow it to guide you not rule you.... take care all....
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I hope you had the CVI pad out and got paid for the additional work.... Surely you have a standard specification you work too, if you re asked to go beyond this then extra costs are chargeable... ££££$$$$$$ If you did it gratis i bet this won't happen next time.... bang some extra ££$$ on the next few jobs you get from them and make up the difference...
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high regrowth points from topping wounds... very weak unions, no great anchor points or rigging points, looks like a right pain in the arse to get a MEWP near them without causing major road/traffic interference. (7.2 million visitors and all that). lots of well maintained grass shrub beds ect under them I imagine and a grade 2 listed wall in a conservation area, and a a strategic route, probably a friends group chained to the base and a load of doo gooders asking why are you killing the trees... also a whole load of epicorimic growth all over the buggers... anything else????
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Will be a pain to re-cut in 5-7 years time and as said before will mean quite ugly trees for % of the year when out of leaf.... I imagine the original idea was to has a beautiful avenue of limes were the canopys meet forming a spectacular corridor for passing traffic. Now with modern traffic and H&S issues we see more heavily managed but less attractive trees features in our towns and cities..... :crying:
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Mine was a MAKITA DCS SERIES with an 18" bar had it 14 years ago, i cane in a big red metal box and leaked chain oil from day 1 but never let me down, and great ground-saw with plenty of torque.. It was stolen in the end but be she's still running just had that indestructible feel to her...
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Does sound rather steep...... Crossfit Birmingham much cheaper..... £42.00 unlimited classes and open Gym:001_smile:
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I have been following a Crossfit training programme for the last 2 months and its really made a difference to my overall strength and stamina... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLFunBPgPOo]CrossFit Games 2010 Adidas Commercial - YouTube[/ame] Take a look at this link to see what its about.. Recommend it to all who have reached a glass roof with their fitness.. this will smash straight through it and beyond...
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Toolstation welding Gloves.. 2 options £2.50 ones do the job and some £5.00 ones a bit better but only just.. I go cheap and often as they all tend to get so filthy you're better off changing them than tying to clean them up...
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If they need to be yellow and type c your stuffed.... Plus a healthy price 2... feedback is the newer design stretch air are a better fit and more durable but still warm.....
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The usual diplomatic response Mr Dryad.... Do you enjoy getting people's back up?
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Experienced Foreman required to run a Crew on a Flagship contract in the Birmingham area. We offer competitive rates of pay, company uniform, all PPE and Equipment, this is a full time permananet contract with scope for C. P. D. in a progressive and expanding business. Please contact Mark on 07525 911136 for more detail
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We are currently running out of a depot based 2 miles off the M42 junction 2, moving to a bigger depot 2 miles from Jnt 3 in 2 months time..
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We are still looking for skilled staff...
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Use the force....Luke..... Jedi power required on this one..... or a decent stump grinder.. If access is not possible, you may get a EA exception to burn the big bugger... Again clean off all soil ect before you start and carve up butt as much as possible....
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We are looking to set up an additional Arb crew based in the West Midlands. We require a highly skilled 3 man crew. Team leader plus 2. The crew will be running out of a 7.5 tonne rig so those with the correct licence would be ideal. Please contact me asap if you are interested. 07525-911136 Mark. Good rates of pay, all PPE and equipment supplied including company uniform. These are full time permanent positions.
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I'm sure there are the same percentage of women in all so called hard jobs.. fire fighters, rig divers, marines, ect and on average they more than cut the mustard and often more technical and competent than the average bear... but why else would they be doing it.. the average joe who ends up as a tree man probably fell into the indusrty as a way to earn good money at a young age and stuck with it, cam,t imagine any girl/woman in the game who did want to prove their worth as a phyisical world... the same as many a man who works in a hairdressers, works as a nurse or as primary school teacher, care worker. Not sure what i' trying to say but all the females i've worked with where the same as the blokes i've worked with.. all had strengths and weakness's, some were lazyandr boring, smelly and crude, stupid or mad... beautiful and interesting.... hard and strong... I will continue to judge all as individuals (except if they are fat as that = lazy).
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As far as I am aware all sites are specific (hence SSSI) so any restrictions/reccomedations would be specific the that site, if for fossils/geology can't see why fuel type would be an issue. if it for watland habitat or other ecological reasons then restrictions might be in place. We've used Aspen fuel before due to site resrictions. but plant nappies, fueling point selection and good work methods are just as if not more critical. anti spill knozzles... Silky, lopper and bilhook work might be considered. Also vehicle and plant movement needs to be considered. extraction restrictions, soft felling techniques and timing of works (season) all need to be considered. Fauna breeding seasons and movements may also be a consideration..... Lots and lots of extras that look good when you put in your quote/tender
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rather people e-mail me on a one to one basis. As for digs.... your on your own for that one. but we are located near to redditch so depending on your transport situation theres lots of scope to be based out of redditch, birmingham or surrounding areas. easy access off Jnt 2 of the M42
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Well nothing new there:glare:
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We have a grading system Supervisor Grading is four, five and six, range £23,000 to 26,000 standard hour 40hrs per week Potential for £30,000 plus if you work regular O/T A number of operational staff earned more than me last year....
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Hello all, I am looking to recruit staff, we have opportunities for the following: Experienced climber/supervisors Experienced climbers Experienced groundsman Summer staff to undertake removal of epicormic growth and support Arboricultural staff in various tasks. Weed control operatives (PA1 & PA6) Summer watering operatives Note: all applicants should have a knowledge of good arboricultural practice, be willing to work flexible hours, normal Hrs are 7.30am to 4.30pm with weekend O/T available on a regular basis. The above vacancies are based in the West Midlands (JNT 2 of the M42) All staff will be supplied with uniform/ PPE/ equipment and training as required. All applicants will be required to undertake induction training and competence assessment prior to employment. contact me via [email protected] More opportunities to follow, uk wide.....
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Hello all, I am looking to recruit staff, we have opportunities for the following: Climber/supervisors [*]experienced climbers [*]experienced groundsman [*]summer staff to undertake removal of epicormic growth and support Arboricultural staff in various tasks. [*]weed control operatives/summer watering operatives Note: all applicants should have a knowledge of good arboricultural practice, be willing to work flexible hours, normal Hrs are 7.30am to 4.30pm with weekend O/T available on aregular basis The above vacaccies are based in the West Midlands (JNT 2 of the M42) contact me via [email protected]
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I think you will find that The CS units are assessements of competence... and would be a good defense if a legal issue or compensation claim was put against you, Totally agree that theres a few indiviuals that are totally incompetent and hold CS tickets... That says more about the inconssistent assessors that exist within NPTC,
