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  1. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Ian, if it's in the nether regions, as opposed to stomach / umbilical(?), when you cough or sneeze (even worse) you'll know...that' s my experience anyway and Doc confirmed it.
  2. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Jules, I hope you're well. My interpretation of the Planning Portal is that the dead tree 5-day rule applies equally to TPOs and CAs What other types of tree work do not require a section 211 notice? A section 211 notice is not required where the cutting down, topping, lopping or uprooting of a tree is permissible under an exception to the requirement to apply for consent under a Tree Preservation Order. This is only my interpretation, not a definitive statement. Of course it may be that Scotland legislation differs.
  3. AA Teccie (Paul)
    The RPA issue is incidental, with the exception of possible Planning Conditions (to be checked), so provided no TPOs and not Conservation Area, and you have the owners consent, you can proceed. The 5-day rule applies to 'dead trees' only I believe. If TPO'd - Trees deemed 'dangerous', presenting an imminent safety issue, can be removed under the exception (but the onus si upon you to prove this if challenged) but most will follow the normal TPO application route. Hope this helps. Paul
  4. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I frequently see those "less safe" features on site, even on AC assessments, AND the associated PUWER sheet all ticked and shiny The argument with the 'sticker' being about safety is for those who wouldn't wear hearing / eye protection without the prompt perhaps, i.e. not professional users who are trained and qualified (and hopefully competent.) The greatest chainsaw safety feature is the 'COMPETENT' operator...advancing technology can/will help, but we ignore that at our peril. TTFN Paul
  5. AA Teccie (Paul)
    The customer is not obliged to follow the TO request to withdraw the notice of intent. The only formal mechanism the TO can use to prevent removal of the tree is a TPO, which should be served before 6 weeks from formal notification to the LPA (this date is usually advised on the acknowledgment letter.) As a matter of professional courtesy, I would advise the TO is informed of the intention to continue to remove the tree.
  6. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Will, tbf I haven't really followed the thread so i can't really comment meaningfully. In terms of DIY'ers buying or hiring chainsaws, as long as there's a market for it, its always going to be there. We need to concentrate on the professional users where we can influence good practice and make chainsaw operations safer (I used one ground-based and aerially for circa 10 years and never had an accident / cut injury...good luck or good practice? (the latter I believe, BUT toppers weren't around back then.)) Cheers, Paul
  7. AA Teccie (Paul)
    My understanding of the situation is that insurance companies would only be alerted if a claim for injuries was made, i.e. employers liability insurance for employees (including sub-contractors.) HSE would only be alerted if a report was made under RIDDOR, again an employer responsibility. Cheers Paul
  8. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I think the general presumption is "like for like, at the same site" unless stipulated otherwise in the TPO consent notice.
  9. AA Teccie (Paul)
    The attached, an excerpt from TG4 may be of use / interest.
  10. AA Teccie (Paul)
    A purchase worth considering Arboricultural Association - Technical Guide 4: Use of Mobile Cranes in Tree Work WWW.TREES.ORG.UK A source of publications, guidance notes and leaflets for arboriculturists. Competitively priced available to members... Whilst the AA generic risk assessments cover crane use it wouldn't meet the needs discussed here as it only a very simple one.
  11. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Agriculture - Lung disease WWW.HSE.GOV.UK See attached. Obvioulsy much worse is stored indoors / under cover with restricted air-flow.
  12. AA Teccie (Paul)
    This is quite helpful: If you disagree with your neighbour about a tree or hedge WWW.CITIZENSADVICE.ORG.UK What to do if you and your neighbour can’t agree about a tree or hedge that’s causing problems. That said most Council's actually won't get involved in what they perceive to be a neighbourly dispute but it's worth asking. Remind your neighbour they have a 'duty of care' responsibility to you, and others, and as the tree is clearly dead/hazardous (assuming it is) if it fell and caused damage / harm they would almost certainly be liable. Maybe worth a conversation with your house insurers too, if that part of the property is insured. Good luck..
  13. AA Teccie (Paul)
    The qualification titles are consistent between NPTC and Lantra, the 2 current assessing organisations (previously just City & Guilds NPTC of course, Lantra covered only training and 'ITA' previously but now offer quals too.) Hence I would forget the nos., in either case and as wildly different, and stick with the titles, e.g. Level 2 tree felling upto 380mm dia. / Level 3 cutting using free-fall techniques etc. Cheers, Paul
  14. AA Teccie (Paul)
    IN summary, and if you're staying in the UK long-term, the NPTCs / Lantra quals are highly recommended but, from a HSE point of view (insurers may think/say differently) if the employer deems you competent, and ideally records / evidences such rather than simply a 'nod-n-a-wink", you can work here whilst familiarising yourself with UK techniques and systems etc. Having a training/assessment plan, with timescales in place, based on what you've already posted, would be a good idea too. Good luck with it all and I hope you're happy to leave the sunshine behind. Paul
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  16. AA Teccie (Paul)
    We always have been involved in industry practices, both directly and through our membership of AFAG (HSE sub-group.) See Arboricultural Association - Tree work at height – Regulations and guidance WWW.TREES.ORG.UK <p class= dgreen lead bold >Over the last couple of years there has been a significant shift in practical guidance on safe and... for more insight.
  17. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hmmm, previous wind-rock that has (temporarily) stabilized but absolutely of concern if there are 'targets' within the likely failure zone (it looks very 'weighted' in the direction of fall'). As a matter of course, I'm very careful in my use of the term "leaning tree". Where the tree in question is, for instance a woodland edge tree that then grows vertical in the upper crown, I describe it as "growing on an angle" (a mouthful but hopefully removes any concern to the tree owner that may be associated with the word "leaning"...still, that said, the Tower of Pisa is still there...or 'was' last I heard )
  18. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Phytopthora perhaps...fungi loom similar to Daldinia, something saprophytic perhaps. Perhaps too much "perhaps'ing until Mr Humphries come along 😉
  19. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Ivy covered Field Maple maybe
  20. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I use an i-Pad these days Swinny, binned my clipboard years ago
  21. AA Teccie (Paul)
    No particular updates but the Arb Assn is reviewing the previous 'R2' development (Register of Tree Work Operatives) in conjunction with Lantra, and with a view to simplify it (previously was very complex.) Also City & Guilds / NPTC have developed a means of digital badging individuals to evidence qualifications, and the details of the qual (it also have the facility to record additional information, e.g. time served / experience .) Hence this is an ongoing project being 'driven', to some extent by HSE/AFAG, but will be for industry to deliver.
  22. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I think FISA have set, "are setting", the standards for demonstrating chainsaw competency, including recording training / quals and 'hours logged', and Callum has developed an app based system for recording this which also includes machinery operations (I've seen the system demo'd and it appears very comprehensive for the forestry industry sector.) AFAG are looking at the opportunity for an 'arb industry' equivalent but this is in relatively early stages (I'm in a AFAG meeting his morning so will report back anything worthy of note.) Cheers, Paul
  23. AA Teccie (Paul)
    This is worth a look NPORS Training Courses WWW.CONSTRUCTIONTRAININGPROVIDERS.CO.UK The NPORS card is an alternative to the CPCS. NPORS training courses for operators of cranes, grass cutters, skip lorries...
  24. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Malus purpurea...variety / cultivar would be my guess. Paul
  25. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Sam, have you registered with us (ARB Assoc) [email protected] I don't know what the current situation is but email and Sarah will advise. Good luck Paul

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