Ross Turner
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Right,A snap hook would pass loler if it functioned properly,I would also make a comment on the loler inspection sheet that it was not approved in Arboriculture as its not industry best practice to use it.So if its used in a system i could fail it. Not sure what any other loler inspectors think.
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Anyone watching this on Discovery channel?
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I was talking to Liam from Treevolution 3 years ago at the Arb fair & he could remember the weight issue. Just remembered the best person to contact about anything with the treemotion is Chris Cowell as im sure he had some input in its design.
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yeah i saw that job on the Directgov/ jobs website & type in the following Arborists all of UK,Forestry all of UK & Tree Surgeons all of UK there are loads of jobs advertised & i have seen a few new ones on Arbjobs like the one mentioned above.
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thanks mate.lol gdgd,I start monday & am on a first aid course in the morning down Nottinghamshire so early start for me up at 5 me thinks,lol
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dave, does it say what decibel level the peltor ear defenders are rated for as i would be good to compare decibel readings?. Hows Bramble?
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The last i heard you wernt allowed to use peakless helmets or any other helmets intended to be used on the ground as they only have a chin strap clipped either side of helmet. You now have to use a helmet that has a 3point harness(this may only be a recomendation) but you know what insurance companies are like if theres an accident. I still prefer the Petzl but as Brian says use either the Husky set up or the Sordin ear muffs as they muffle more noise out.
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At one time you where taught never have a saw attached to your harness over a certain weight,if anyone can remember the old FTC training leaflets that was replaced by the Fastco & now the Afag safety leaflets. You can do all the cuts right but that does not mean one time something is not going to happen. I have seen it & experienced it my self on occasions.
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A big saw shouldnt really be attached to your harness as it should be supported by the lads on the ground using a tool line. There has been accidents when lads have used big saws which where attached to their harness which got caught in the kerf of the cut,Thus taking saw & climber with cut peice of timber & in one case snapping the climbers anchor point out. I know its tedious but if it means reducing accidents im all for it.
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I hardly use the rear attechment point for my saw as i use the right hand side d ring to clip it to. Someone may say something about my side strop getting in the way but my side strop is clipped onto the D`s next to the bridge,that way i can hang off my side D`s in comfort,lol
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GPMC Projects Ltd They do line work & are just starting a tree cutting section & im going to help set it up so bit of a challange.
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After nearly 2 month i have at last found employment paying a living wage. Good luck to all you lads out there looking for work,Keep your chins up & keep looking at the various job sites like directgov/work & arb jobs.
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I went for this job but was pipped to the post by all accounts.
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Does being a good climber mean he's a good tree worker??
Ross Turner replied to john@arbtech's topic in General chat
A good climber does not make you a good tree worker,that only comes from experience imo. -
I just made a statement to a post thats all.
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All i did was state a point & thats the last im saying on the subject.
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You stated you would put me up,you did not say anything about wanting board & lodgings,I was only on the phone when i didnt have owt to do & even then it was only when i received a msg as my relationship was going down the pan. Yes i was out of work & was seeking work & thats why i came down.
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True but you didnt offer anything else either,If you see a good worker/climber you offer them what you can afford if you want to have them on board but you didnt. As i stated you pay a worker what he is worth & if you offer peanuts you should expect monkeys
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Wear Class A trousers & HSE cant do naff as you have just cause but put it in your risk assesment to cover your butt so to speak
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yeah if you can train one up to do the work & just pay in Bananas & peanuts but im sure the animal welfare groups wouldnt like it,lol
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Thats why i didnt take the job,Dont get me wrong Dave is a great bloke but is just really starting out so he has to keep his out goings down but if you pay peanuts all your going to get is monkeys.
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Yes & i have been in the industry climbing for 16 years or so & have all chainsaw units upto 41 apart from windblow,along with unit 1,2 & 5 utility,Pa1 & Pa6a along with being a loler inspector.
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As you offered me £350 on the books or £360 self employed & in your statement i pay my men nearer the £400 mark.
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Have a look on ebay,you will be supprised what you can find on there.
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That makes very interesting reading does that Dave.
