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  1. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi all, If you would like to join me on the above 'FoC' workshop please book here ARB Approved Contractor Preparation Workshop Thanks n look forward to seeing you there Paul
  2. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Increasingly standard protocol for civil engineering / construction works as the Management (of H&S) Regs dictate it...or at least that's a simple interpretation of such. Ideally ensure they are registered here The Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR) Cheers, n good luck.. Paul
  3. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Occasionally the AA system is challenged by H&S 'bods' as it doesn't include the standard 'risk evaluation' process, i.e. how hazardous is the activity prior to controls 'HIGH' and then afterwards 'MODERATE/LOW' (residual risk). This is largely academic as all the stuff on there has potential to do you harm and the controls are 'as much as you can reasonably' do anyway. Make sure the site specific risk assessment is presented with a copy of the generic risk assessments and perhaps supply copies of relevant AFAG / FISA leaflets as appendices, and maybe even copies of the relevant NPTC assessment schedules, and hopefully that will be enough paperwork to satisfy their needs After having said that, IF it is a particularly tricky or unusual job, you might want to consider engaging a suitably qualified AND (industry) experience H&S advisor to assist. Good luck.. Paul
  4. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Kevin, I hope you're well. Having just looked into this matter with an AA member I'm pretty sure what you are doing, i.e. 'site clearance' as part of site preparation (for construction), is included in CIS and would affect any and all assisting you with such. Forestry management, AKA "good arboricultural management" , including tree safety works, would be exempted from CIS however. Not sure as to the intricacies of the CIS workings I'm afraid as never been there. Good luck.. Paul
  5. AA Teccie (Paul)
    ...apart from making sure the AA rep has an umbrella if it's reassessment day not really. Unfortunately there's little scope for being a 'fine weather' tree surgeon / arborist here in the UK. BUT H&S does have a role to play and, simplistically, it's the risk assessment process, and more particularly because weather factors (high winds etc.) are a major consideration with the 'Working at Height Regs.', that determines whether (forgive the pun) works can/should proceed. This should also take account of the impact of the weather / rain on the tree and the task in hand, i.e. heavy rain during a crown reduction on a large Sycamore probably equals "come back tomorrow" etc. Sorry, no definitive but common sense should prevail. Cheers all n apologies for late reply here. Paul
  6. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Previously it was a licensing scenario, and indeed some WCL may still be valid (until 2016 I think), but tis an EA registration situation now, either 'lower tier' if just woodchip/green waste, or 'upper tier' if construction / demolition related stuff, i.e. landscape / fencing arisings. See https://www.gov.uk/waste-carrier-or-broker-registration for further info. Cheers.. Paul PS Lower tier is free and takes 5mins to register. Upper tier is £154 (I think) and lasts for 3 years...and takes a little longer to register.
  7. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi all, Hoping to see you at this FREE workshop event to find out more about being a compliant contractor = being ARB Approved. See ARB Approved Contractor Preparation Workshop for further info and to book. Post back if any questions. Cheers.. Paul
  8. AA Teccie (Paul)
    This might be a better bet, if it's applicable https://www.gov.uk/town-and-village-greens-how-to-register Good luck either way.. Paul PS SOrry if someone has already posted this
  9. AA Teccie (Paul)
    OMG, embarrassment time no doubt...RED OAK maybe (that assumes the twigs are from the logs, otherwise I'd have guessed Beech)? Time to tootle off me thinks Paul
  10. AA Teccie (Paul)
    So, yer gonna'av to escape the cold north fer a day n come along to the ARB Show event in the sunshine at the new venue, Westonbirt Arboretum on 5th n 6th June (see The ARB Show - Arboricultural Association ) Cheers n hope to see you there Paul
  11. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Under the circumstances be cooperative, accommodating and helpful and hopefully it will stand you in good stead going forward. Building relationships are key here...usually! Well done n good luck. Paul
  12. AA Teccie (Paul)
    IMHO, and taking on board the very valid comments made to date, I too would speak to the TO and/or provide a simple report / covering letter reinforcing your reasons and explaining the long-term benefits of the proposed works. I cannot see thereafter why they would refuse to register the application although they may of course refuse it in which case you could consider appeal...not ideal but an option. Speak to the TO. Cheers.. Paul PS The qualifications issue is relevant to some extent but more to do with the report and content that you produce.
  13. AA Teccie (Paul)
    ...n Kev cheers..
  14. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Very good point so site / ground inspection, trial dig, CAT scan yeah AND, as a matter of interest, if you're insured with Trust / HCC policy you need to have a written record of the measures taken to establish the presence of underground services beforehand, or similar. Cheers.. Paul
  15. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Wouldn't have thought there's a great deal to worry about, particularly if the grinding is confined to the immediate stump n not including the lateral roots. Odds are the neighbour will have already removed / severed any encroaching roots when they had the driveway done. The above assumes immediate / direct action. If you're talking about longer term effects as any roots that may be present die n decay I really wouldn't worry about that as unpredictable and to far in the future. Post back if I've missed the point here n sure others will advise similarly...I hope so at least Cheers.. Paul
  16. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Excellent stuff...must remember to put this 20mins on my CPD record. Simplistically, my middle name, I see distinctly different forms of Ganno with one bracket type being very flat and uniform, I associate this with applanatum, and the other being thicker / knobblyer / irregular , which I more associate with adspersum/austral BUT I'm just a H&S bod these days so listen to the experts. In terms of significance, I though Lynn body did a piece of work sometime ago now that suggested adspersum/austral can break down CODIT wall 4 n hence was more aggressive, potentially. Probably this has moved on with Scharze, Humphries and Croft Cheers all n really good stuff, thank you. Paul
  17. AA Teccie (Paul)
    A couple of relevant web-links perhaps: European Chainsaw http://www.aba-skills.com/docs/awarding_body_history.pdf I wonder if / would hope that, your existing, and future, City & Guilds / NPTC chainsaw qualifications would be exchangeable(?) for the equivalent European Chainsaw Certificates? I think the conclusion being arrived at is that France appears not to have a unique system of chainsaw quals. such that we have in the UK. Keep us posted if / when you get to the bottom of it. Cheers.. Paul
  18. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hoping to see you there and remember the cost is 'NIL', i.e. FOC:thumbup1: See ARB Approved Contractor Preparation Workshop for booking. Thanks all.. Paul PS The FC recently tender a national contract including a condition requiring applicant contractors to be AA Approved...or equivalent (for our European partners ) so get in on the next one.
  19. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Mitchell's "TREES of Britain and Northern Europe", or similar, gives a nice little summary of tree species. Perhaps base something on that. Good luck.. Paul
  20. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Jake, thanks for your post here. If you are talking about individual membership, e.g. Ordinary Member / Associate Member / Technician Member / Professional Member, then look here Membership overview - Arboricultural Association If you mean joining as an accredited business that's quite a different thing so look here Become an ARB Approved Contractor or better still get along to the workshop in Wrexham next Weds. (25th March) see ARB Approved Contractor Preparation Workshop presuming your in that area, if not look here for other free workshops Training - Arboricultural Association Hope this helps but if you're looking for more, give me a call tomorrow 01242 522152 or 07971 995351. Cheers fer now.. Paul
  21. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Nice one, I couldn't remember Billy's name. He's working with Jon Cocking on it. Paul
  22. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi there, Whilst I'm not aware there are, and hence I would simple say you hold UK chainsaw qualifications for X, Y and Z etc., I know this is a project the EAC are looking at...or at least I understand they are, i.e. harmonisation of European chainsaw qualifications. Jonathan Cocking is the UK/AA rep and hence it might be worth dropping him an email (see EAC - ) Also I'm pretty sure there are a couple of French based UK arborists who post so hopefully they'll see this thread. Good luck.. Paul
  23. AA Teccie (Paul)
    We have a very nice pre-designed logo you could use from approx. £500 per year Gis a shout if you want to know more or get along to one of the FREE workshops (see Training - Arboricultural Association ) Cheers..n hope you get it sorted soon Paul
  24. AA Teccie (Paul)
    Hi Tom, I'm not expert here and usually steer well clear but my interpretation of the guidance (cited elsewhere) is that the 'agricultural vehicle' is being used to cut roadside trees and hedges, i.e. a tractor with a side arm flail, not that it is transporting people and equipment (chainsaws etc.) for cutting roadside trees. I always struggle with the Unimog registered as an 'ag' but then with white-diesel being used whilst driven on public roads. Although HMRC might be happy(er) about this as they're receiving the extra fuel duty, VOSA/DVSA may not as they may expect it to be registered as a heavy goods vehicle under a 'O' licence etc. etc. A very complex area of vehicle law and interesting HMRC said it was their interpretation, or similar. I would prefer they say "this is the case," or better still not, so its clearer to all. Cheers.. Paul
  25. AA Teccie (Paul)
    OMG I always shy away from these for fear of embarrassment...but 'heyho' know I'm amongst friends Is it not Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra)...kinda "long time no see" but it looks so familiar? Cheers, n preparing to be shot down.. Paul

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