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  1. AA Teccie (Paul)
    As 'crobinson' points out, the fact the "less than 5m3" gives you an exemption from the felling licence requirement it doesn't give a TPO exemption...as far as I'm aware, so you'll still need to apply to the LPA to undertake the works. Tread carefully... Cheers.. Paul
  2. AA Teccie (Paul)
    In a previous TO life our legal dept. took a prosecution primarily against the tree surgeon, as the "axe-wielder" (their description), and also the tree owner for "aiding and abetting" (or similar, can't remember the exact phrase.) At the end of the day, and often not as simply as this...or is it, the 'professional' tree surgeon / arborist should be making the tree protection checks anyway and despite what the tree owner says. However, in so doing I would always inform them (the tree owner) of your intentions to make a TPO check which gives them the option to say "no thank you" and you'll probably then walk away. Cheers.. Paul PS The above prosecution was successful but small fry financially as it was wilful damage.
  3. AA Teccie (Paul)
    A FUNGUS OF COURSE..!!!! Okay, Ganny yep, reckons, appens, hope sa! Cheers Gary 'et al' have good weekend. Paul
  4. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Yup, an emergent conk.
  5. AA Teccie (Paul)
    AND to the level to which you are qualified / competent / experienced, i.e. "know your limitations." SORRY if that sounds a bit patronising, absolutely not meant but I am concerned when people see what they consider may be an opportunity to earn a few quid n go out of their depth n risk coming unstuck. My point about the Conservation Area is that is of no relevance to hedges in terms of legal protections, well not under the TCPA, although it may be considered a contributory factor to heighten the amenity / wildlife / ecological value...perhaps. Don't forget about the appropriate PI insurance too. Cheers Paul
  6. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Relevance? Don't stray beyond your field of expertise and competence I would strongly advise. Tc.. Paul
  7. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Excellent, cheers Andy, I look forward to meeting you there. Be sure to "bring a friend" too Cheers.. Paul
  8. AA Teccie (Paul)
    ...at Edinburgh Botanical Gardens:thumbup1: For further information on this FREE event, and to book, please see ARB Approved Contractor Preparation Workshop Hope to see you there. Thanks all.. Paul
  9. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Ash bacterial canker (Pseudomonas syringae) maybe? Paul
  10. AA Teccie (Paul)
    BUMP...n anyone who wants to join me "last-minute.com" we're in the 'Seminar Room', Greenmount Campus, Antrim BT41 4PU just 'pm' me before. Cheers fer now.. Paul
  11. AA Teccie (Paul)
    "...and some don't." Hopefully meaning some aren't bothered whether you're qualified or not rather than some don't like / recognise your ISA qualification yeah? Paul
  12. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Sorry, I'm never the best at finding my way back to previous threads...usually coz I post nonsense n don't want to embarrass myself again. So, here in the UK ISA Certified Arborist is recognised at level 2, i.e. craftsman level. However, informally, and including myself (personally), many see it at level 3...or certainly 2.5. This has be borne out when I do contractor assessments and speak to / question (in the nicest possible way) nominated managers on arb technical stuff. My experience being they're just below the old AA Tech Cert, an absolute level 3 maybe 4, and above other level 2 quals...a very general observation. As with many things, much of it's value/use is down to the individual and their application. Regards.. Paul
  13. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Yep, fair point. In the London Boro's they refer to it as "high pollarding" which is in essence "high topping/lopping" but to selective species, usually Plane n Lime, which respond positively...seemingly. Cheers.. Paul
  14. AA Teccie (Paul)
    If it is Sycamore / Acer, generally quite a vigorous species, and the tree has good vitality (general health) as it usually compartmentalises quite well I'd be fairly relaxed about further works ranging from: - doing a height reduction of the regrowth stems, not more than 50% (this assumes an abundance of regrowth) - thinning out the regrowth stems, not more than a third - re-pollard...your in France afterall. So, fairly non-committal really Cheers.. Paul PS I'm only really familiar with seeing Tar Spot on Sycamore.
  15. AA Teccie (Paul)
    I recently did mine with 'experienced' trainers, 3 in total, one a para-medic and para-medic trainer, another a tree surgeon / ex-marine, and the other an ex-marine and close quarter security specialists...all a bit scary really, but they delivered an excellent day. Anyway, onto more important things like getting your business 'ARB Approved.." "Nice one!" Cheers.. Paul PS You joining me at Edinburgh Botanics on 2nd Dec to "find out more"
  16. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Workplace FA training providers previously had to register with HSE (Health and Safety Executive) as the regulatory body but that requirement / restriction was removed in 2013. Hence no need to register / certify FA courses unless a provider sees perhaps commercial benefits in so doing, e.g. Lantra perhaps. The responsibility lies with the employer to ensure the training he/her/their staff receive is current, relevant and useful. Hence listening what others say on ARBTALK is a very useful indicator. This is a really useful guide http://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/approved-training.htm Cheers.. Paul
  17. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi David, someone's already mentioned NJUG v.4 (attached) but this is more focused on protection of tree roots. Have you tried that very well known search engine and perhaps some keys words, e.g. "method statement for excavations for underground services" ...hint, hint. Cheers.. Paul PS Think BS5837 has a section as awell but again focused on tree protection measures. V4-Trees-Issue-2-16-11-2007.pdf
  18. AA Teccie (Paul)
    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....dunno! I rate the 'ISA Certified Arborist' qualification very highly and would suggest the contrary in terms of UK recognition. Albeit we had a range of level 2 'arbs quals' existing at the time it became available, eg City & Guilds Phase II Arb / RFS Cert Arb / NC Arb, and hence didn't readily take off perhaps. Who knows what the future holds? Cheers.. Paul
  19. AA Teccie (Paul)
    This is "how I understand the situation", albeit not said as a LOLER qualified person (the course is too hard n scary ) However, IF you propose to use, in particular textile items, beyond the manufacturers recommended lifespan, e.g. usually 5 years, I would also seek the view of your insurance company. Good thread, thank you all. Paul
  20. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Gooorrrrr, "pipped at the post" again by Mssrs. Garner n Humpries. I was just about to put my neck on the line again n say the same...honest Cheers all, n hope yer well. Paul
  21. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Exactly. At a previous HSE workshop the H&S Doctors were really pushing the need for effective 'Health Surveillance' for HAVS (and Noise Induced Hearing Loss - NIHL) which is a legal duty for employers. See Hand arm vibration - Health surveillance for further info and you can do the Stage 1 assessments 'in-house' (but data-protection applies as personal information) and then refer to OHS 'HAVS specialists' (not GP) any concerns / need for Stage 2 assessment. Cheers.. Paul
  22. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Steve, I'm a HAVS sufferer and have only about 75% grip strength in my right hand (according to the consultant from some years ago.) This was a relatively short-term onset thing in my case and stemmed from an intense 6-8 week period of almost daily use of an old Stihl 076 during the 1990 storms which hit up north. My opinion is that because of both the weight of the saw ('bulk-head') and the type of cutting, i.e. big rings cross-cutting to hand-ball size, I did grip the rear-handle throughout and that must have contributed to the damage. Doubtless the fact it was mainly hardwoods too, and in particularly Beech n Oak, also meant I/the saw worked harder to cut through. I don't so much suffer white finger, perse, but do get very cold hands very quickly but it's more my palms that become very tender and my grip fails. hence why I now push a (light-weight) pen in the office. Cheers.. Paul
  23. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Sorry all, late to the party here...again! Whilst PPE is important remember tis the last line of defence, so absolutely get some but at the same time access some good training, and ideally work alongside someone competent / proficient, to avoid going anywhere near it (your PPE.)
  24. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Dear 'Ireland' based tree contractor, Due to an increase in interest in the ARB Approved Contractor Scheme in Ireland we are running a 'FREE' preparation workshop and hope you will join us in Antrim. For further info see ARB Approved Contractor Preparation Workshop Don't hesitate to 'pm' me, or reply here, if you have any questions or require any further info. Best.. Paul
  25. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Refreshers ARE a 'recommendation' (see FISA 805) below BUT recommended by: 1. The HSE (the regulator) 2. FISA (a significant industry body) 3. Arb. Assoc. ( as above...I hope ) 4. City & Guilds / NPTC and Lantra (may be viewed with scepticism) 5. Insurance companies / courts and 6. Contractual / commercial client etc. Hence there's good enough reason to consider refresher training seriously. Wherever possible concentrate on refreshing skills you don't often use, inc. First Aid (industry specific) - aerial rescue - large tree felling - windblown trees etc. As far as refreshing / updating quals. always try to 'upskill', i.e small tree felling (CS31) to medium/large tree felling (CS32), or chainsaw rope and harness (CS39) to aerial tree rigging (CS41.) Hope this helps to give a balanced view. Cheers.. Paul FISA 805 Training and Certs.pdf

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