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"Time will tell.." Thanks Kevin, hope you're well. Paul
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Hi Matty, your are quite right if you include a pre-installed rescue line (recommended) and use a 2 rope as your backup (although this may not be suitable in every instance.) Good rope management and competent support staff are key (..er, because of course they've always been) to a safe system of work. Check out the Q&A session on the webinar as its raised there too. Cheers Paul
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Simply a comparison of change being challenging. Who else would have represented the industry and we did consult on several occasions. HSE wanted '2-ropes' at all times- we achieved a concession for use of a backup system.
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Stuart Parry has been promoted within HSE and moved to a different department I believe. He took direction from HSE's W@H specialists and was very robust in his/HSE stance on the matter.
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Sorry, can't comment on the belay proposal detail although I'm aware it is an option to use a belay technique. In terms of climbers not being willing or able to comply, I'm sorry but they can and hopefully will in time as more equipment, more techniques develop and it becomes the norm (remember not to do so is breaching the W@H regs, now we have definitive guidance, and any HSE have clearly stated such.) My colleague uses the introduction of seat-belts as an analogy...initially much resistance, and draping it over your shoulder :/, but now quite normal/ natural. Thanks for discussing. Paul
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The other end of your ropes acts as a 'backup system' hence compliant with TG1 (soon to be released - see website bookshop for pre orders.) Only your primary system needs to reach the ground not the backup. Yes to latter point too, a HSE concession. Paul
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Hi Luke, whatever is best recognised in Canada is what I’d suggest n think Mike has answered it, at least in part, ie ISA Cert Arb + experience, which will be easier(?) / quicker to achieve with the training and quals you proposed. Regards Paul
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Hi Luke, certainly the ABC L2 will give you a (UK) recognised qualification but not sure how recognised it is in Canada, but also because you made reference to Certified Arborist which is a US based qualification, through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), available by self study (buy the study guide) or we deliver it as a facilitated learning program (see www.trees.org.uk) The ISA Certified Arborist is pretty much recognised anywhere as a technical qualification/ certification alongside the practical skills qualifications (“tickets.”) Hope this helps. Regards Paul (Arboricultural Association)
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Morning Luke, forgive me if I've missed it but if yourintention is to become a Certified Arborist, to better employment prospects in Canada, have you completed the course/exam. If not, one to add to your comprehensive 'practical skills' list. Regards and good luck.. Paul
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Arboricultural book recommendation
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to SamanthaSunny's topic in Picture Forum
Equally useful from a technical perspective. From an employability perspective, the practical skills qualifications are considered more valuable tbh, and understandably, but always useful to know “why” you ‘natural target prune’ at tree as well as “how.” ATB Paul -
Arboricultural book recommendation
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to SamanthaSunny's topic in Picture Forum
Hi Samantha (“Sam”?) The study guide is as much, if not more, about the tree than ‘tree surgery’, although there is a section on that. Once completed, it also offers an opportunity to undertake the associated exam and gain a well recognised craft-level qualification / certification which may aid employment opportunities. lots of other good suggests on here too (as always...an invaluable industry resource.) Good luck with everything and enjoy your time in the industry. KR Paul -
Arboricultural book recommendation
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to SamanthaSunny's topic in Picture Forum
Hi there, it's worth considering the ISA Certified Arborist study guide. It's expensive (nigh £80) but well structured and broad spectrum...albeit some chapters are American practice based but the principles generally apply equally. Good luck n "happy reading Paul -
Equally sure you'll be fine with practical experience AND level 4 qual. The PTI is somewhat unorthodox as a training course in that it includes 'some' learning opportunity but us essentially a revision / recap course + assessment, i.e. an opportunity to demonstrate competence in deatiled tree inspections. As others have said there are other courses which are 'training' focused which will help. Ge up on your fungi, referencing the AA guide if poss (as that was the focus for the original questions)...and of course the 'course' is Lantra accredited (not AA.) Cheers, n "good luck" Paul
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From HSE website / 'Management H&S Regs.' (and remember 'employees' also includes self-employed staff working under your direction and instruction.) assessments of the risks to employees, contractors, customers, partners, and any other people who could be affected by your activities - and record the significant findings in writing (if you employ five or more people). Any risk assessment must be ‘suitable and sufficient'
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5 or more staff. But don't forget that in many instances, particularly if something goes wrong and yiur insurer is involved, a written RA may be very useful (the essence of which is to focus on the primary site/task hazards and precautions (controls), and ensure all on site are aware of them ...this can be simply noted on a pad/tablet.) Cheers Paul
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Here, here. Congrats David, nice to get some well deserved recognition for your in depth knowledge and contributions to the industry and the forum..."thank you." Paul
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The 'First Schedule', combined with the planning portal guidance, would suggest only trees of the species listed are protected...would it not. Further, anything which has grown on the site since 1956, i.e. after the Order was made (I think it states 1955,) would not be protected. I would expect the TO / Planning Officer should clarify these points if they were presented in writing, i.e. email. Good luck.. Paul
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As ‘Swinney’ has advised, the TPO overrides the CA and hence the “2 year” time period has now lapsed, in effect. Frustrating but how the legislation works. Regards Paul
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As far as i am aware, if the TPO has been formally 'served', and the trees are still present, they are now protected regardless of the CA 6 week expiry. Removal risks prosecution, both whoever commissions the works and whoever undertakes it. Suggest making an application and going to 'appeal' if/when refused. Regards Paul
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Can become a member for £67 (can pay monthly DD.) TBH to get the full suite of RA documents you need to attend the 1-day RA workshop, usually about £150+VAT for a member, n hopefully will be back available soon. Regards Paul
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...and if you can exclude oxygen ('encapsulation') then decay may not develop but dysfunction will have occurred due to cell damage. Have a read of 'The CODIT Principle' (ISA publication) Cheers Paul
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Bonafide Subcontractors or Employees
AA Teccie (Paul) replied to lerp's topic in Business Management
When working 'for you' they sound more akin to 'Labour-only' subcontractors...but others may think differently as it's often something of a grey area between Labour only and bona fide but presume you invoice the job so swaying towards labour only. Paul -
Really? If an incident were to happen from said activities and you were not trained to use a saw from a bucket/mewp, it would not be a problem? Perhaps a tad pedantic but you would need to be 'trained' but not necessarily qualified, i.e. chainsaw from a MEWP (IF you have chainsaw rope n harness.) The 'training', whihc would be a good idea, could be with someone 'competent' in the business but suggest it is structured and recorded. Hope this makes sense. Regards, Paul
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Hi Khriss, to date HSE have only conceded this point referring to the 'aerial chainsaw ticket' not the ground based one . Further, and generally, use of the top-handled saw from a MEWP is often frowned upon but provided you have the qualification, and use it 'two-handed' only it is acceptable (a bit greyer here.) Regards, Paul
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Hi Jamie and Khriss, thanks for your posts. In a nutshell "no", simplistically get someone who is MEWP trained / qualified to do the work (said acknowledging it's not that simple in reality BUT HSE would likely take the view point it was.) BTW you do not need, or at least "shouldn't need", the chainsaw from a MEWP qual if you're chainsaw in a tree qualified...you just need a 'MEWP ticket' plus familiarization training with the MEWP selected. Regards, Paul
