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Poplar Takedown, First time rigging!
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to Ollie Wall's topic in Picture Forum
Yep, size is a consideration but I reckon that's big enough for things to go wrong and then try to defend the HSE investigation / prosecution, who of course have the benefit of 'hind-sight'...and they use it. Still, of more concern is the injured party, and possibly worse. I'll be honest I shuddered when I saw the state of that stem...maybe I'm just getting old! As you say "if it wasn't safe to climb then fell it and accept some damage", trouble is the parameters for that approach vary greatly and often, IMHO, the felling skills to deliver. What I'm really trying to promote here, alongside the benefits of using MEWPS (AND considering the additional expense, so 'work planning' is everything as the more days you hire a MEWP, generally, the cheaper and more cost viable it gets so bunch jobs together) is a more 'compliant', and hopefully safer, approach to working at height rather than being critical of the specifics of this particular case. Thanks for posting Ollie. Paul -
Poplar Takedown, First time rigging!
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to Ollie Wall's topic in Picture Forum
"Pollarded about 25 years ago =, with about 30ft of re growth and a nice rotten trunk!" = MEWP. Looks like a restricted site and hence could be access problems and maybe not a lot of money on the job BUT, AND whilst acknowledging many have and still do, that species + that previous management + THAT defect + additional loading... PLEASE 'take BL**DY care' out there..! Paul -
OR use a MEWP...first 'port of call' remember! Reet, I'm off... Take care out there.. Paul
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Hi Jim, well done with the Tech Cert, no mean feat these days! I know it involves more expense but it might be worth thinking about the Lantra Prof. Tree Inspection course to further enhance you're employabililty (hopefully). I know this doesn't give you the expereince employers are looking for but it does help to demonstrate competence at tree inspections and it might just put you ahead of the competition...just a thought. Good luck.. Paul
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Greg, not that he's Aberdeen based but he may be able to help, try Chris White (mob. 07850976098) Cheers.. Paul
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Arboriculture tree report wanted cumbria
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to chrised88's topic in General chat
Try Bruce Hatton (AA Reg. Con.), he's based in Cumbria (mob. 07801455333) Cheers.. Paul -
Hi there, as others have indicated this course is, as the name implies, at a basic level and primarily aimed at none arbs, i.e. highway inspectors / park rangers (that said I have delivered it to a group of Royal Parks Managers in London, most of whom were emminently better qualified than I and the course went to a whole new level.) Some climbers have found it to be of some use as an introduction to the tree surveying and inspecting if they haven't done it before, but unlikley to be of great benefit to most. Interms of it's status, it is not a tree surveying qualification by any means, merely a 'certificate of attendance' course whihc does benefit from a LANTRA AWARDS cert. The PTI however is a qualification, kinda, as it's assessed but not formally as it's not gone through due process with the QCF. Nonetheless, understandably and also by prospective employers in my expereince, it is referred to as such. This is accredited by LANTRA AWARDS. Hope this helps to clarify things...a little! Cheers.. Paul
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Yup, I reckon so...opposite buds. Look here..Redwood World - Types Cheers.. Paul
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FLIP, sorry Mark, my eyesight's not what it used to be, and what a beautiful "DAUGHTER" she is...oops!
Enjoy..
Paul
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Could anyone lend me a 16" Scabbard!? / Chainsaw gloves?
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to Big T's topic in General chat
Big T, Sorry, not much help as I don;t have a scabard to loan you (in fact I don;t have a chainsaw these days..boo hoo!) BUT you don;t necessarily need CHAINSAW gloves (see below) albeit it would be expected 'suitable' work-gloves would be worn. Cheers, n 'good luck!' Paul afag301.pdf -
Hi all, hope the start to the new year has been a positive one for you. If you've been thinking about getting 'ARB Approved' and you're a small business ('upto 5 people' inc. the employer) AND you can secure the support / nomination of your Local Authority you may be able to win a free ARB assessment saving £495 (+VAT) or one of 2 half-price assessments saving £247.50 (+VAT). The FoC workshop for this regioin is at Capel Manor on Wed. 8th Feb. and the assessments will take place 27-29 March (2012). PLEASE take advantage of this great opportunity and contact your LA Tree Officer without delay. See below for the nomination form. Looking forward to hearing from you. Cheers.. Paul Free_Assessment-Nom_Form[1].pdf
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Hi there, That'll be NPTC Unit CS47 (see below) but remember if you have your CS39 & a separate MEWP ticket with IPAF or CITB or Lantra Awards etc. you don't need CS47 (from a HSE point of view.) Cheers.. Paul cs47_chainsaw_from_a_mewp_as_june10_v2.pdf
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Hi Mark, 'HPN' too.
I'm still (very) 'unsavvy' when it comes to this forum, much to my personal annoyance. Did you email me about a box of 'Vin Rouge' I'd won in the raffle?
If so, it'd give me great pleasuer if you n ur missus'd drink it on my behalf to clelebrate the New Year n that grand little lad (hope I've got that right, sorry if not!) in ur photo.
Cheers Mark.
Paul (AA Teccie.)
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The other factors here, in terms of the trees that have failed, is saturated ground, which effectively acts as a soil lubricant, and recent previous storms which may have comprimised root stability...hence a double, or triple, whammy. Skyhuck, ('HPN', hope yer well!) was that the Cedar at Kew that you refer to which was exhibiting lowered vitality then rocked in the rootplate but sat back down and Kew staff only got to it much later and noticed its vitality had improved because, as you say, it had 'self-decompacted'...clever tree! Cheers all. Paul
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Tristan, Is this what you're looking for? Regards.. Paul PS_005_Regulation_of_wood_v3.0.pdf
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Three more very good assessments and approvals last week, via the LA nomination scheme, for: 1. All Things Trees (Ian Atkinson) WREXHAM 2. DL Corran Tree Surgeons (Dave & Matthew Corran) ABERGAVENNY 3. FLS Tree Care (John Whitehead) ABERCARN Well done all and looking forward to working with you..! Paul
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Hi there, You might want to consider contacting John Whitehead of FLS Tree Care in South Wales (see FLS Treecare - Welcome to our Website). I did an 'ARB Approved Contractor' assessment last week, and he was successful, and he's done some really good stuff for EA contracts. He's a small business but very switched on to the Environmental side of things. Good luck.. Paul
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Tee hee, have you got pierced nipples or summat as that'd be a starter for ten.
DON'T WORRY...you'll be brilliant (otherwise we wouldn't have asked!) and we won't expect you to stray outside your comfort zone of knowledge....so by my reckonin that's pretty much anything we wanna throw at ya.
Jokin apart, THANK YOU and speak soon.
Cheers mate..
Paul
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Hi there, As, effectively, this is a 'dead, dangerous, dying' exempt item there is an automatic requirement to replacement plant. Further remember the 'burden of proof' is on you to demonstrate the tree was 'ddd' if challenged by the LPA rather than for them to show it wasn't...hence lots of piccies. Cheers.. Paul
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Mr Croft...hope yer well mate!!!
A date fer yer diary, if yer up frit (sincerly HOPE SO!), but yet to be confirmed: 'ARB Fest' 6-7-8 July to speak on 'trees n fungi'...so better gen up (ha...'cheeky bugger!")
Cheers mate..
Paul
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Potentially a 'short-term' saving for a medium-long term increased risk, in reduced effectiveness, AND discomfort which can also increase the risk of an accident. Christmas is coming..! Take care out there.. Paul
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Hi there, I've limited (previous) expereince with MCs but, bearing in mind it's a fairly vigorous species and presuming it has good individual vitality with no too much Coryneum Canker, it should tolerate upto a 30% crown volume reduction (remembering that accroding to BS3998 (2010) this roughly equate to a 12% linear length and should be specified as such.) As with all tree pruning, ideally, should you wish to exceed this amount then a phased approach is often best. Hope this helps. Cheers.. Paul
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Hi Steve, hope yer well mate!
Interesting that post you put on the forum recently(ish) about "not posting recently, has work been keeping you busy?", which seems to have gone to several subscribers...is this a subtle way of getting increased 'hits' to the forum or am I being overly analytical? If so I'm intrigued as I need to establish a way of getting more hits on the 'Approved Contractors', thereby increasing the scheme profile, so they see greater benefit in joining.
Also, not that I particularly want to 'sign off' but I'm concerned it may appear I'm there when I'm not, I seem unable to do so as the 'HOME' link just directs me to 'FORUMS'...or is this another cute move....please tell!
Cheers mate.
Paul
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Excellent news, congrats! Play it right, i.e. time and play are of the essence, and you've got a new friend for life. Have fun.. Paul
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Forestry Commission - National Tree Safety Group (NTSG) Breaking News for December 2011 The NTSG Management Committee is about to publish the long awaited guidance it has been preparing. The release date for the three guidance documents is Monday 5th December 2011. These are: 1. Common sense risk management of trees (The main guidance document priced at £19.99 plus P&P) 2. A Landowner Summary (for estates and smallholdings available free) 3. Managing Trees for Safety (For the domestic tree owner available free) The NTSG Management Committee would like to thank all for their forbearance in waiting for this guidance and apologises for the unexpected but unavoidable delay in bringing it to publication.
