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    Damn- I've done almost exactly this. I forgot to lower the roll bar. Wish I had a photo but people were waiting to get through...
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    Spot on- they never say this when they ask you to do the work. Although I understand a new business or expanding business may need that facility, I will extend that facility. I just wish they would say early on then I could price accordingly. Note to self- remember to ask.
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    We don't think it's that as we have a secure compound that has CCTV Anyway, I would go the easy option and nick the spare.
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    Burning laurel has often given me a headache especially working in the smoke. Best be careful
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    I'm lucky to get an invoice number. You've got to wonder. I too would love to have a freelancer ask to see certs of insurance etc. So long as I was pre warned. I think it would be a basis of a long term relationship. I can't imagine anyone doing it just to make a claim. I think to be honest 'gut reaction' is often the best judge. Though I sometimes still get caught out
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    So you're going to work for someone who nicks your car and kit while you are up the tree......................weird Or do you mean you've worked for a company who didn't pay you... that sounds more likely. If I was freelance I'd insist on seeing the main contractors insurance as a matter of course but I understand this wouldn't start you on the right footing. I guess it's best to work for companies you trust and not ones you've rung up on the offchance though I expect this often happens. Find a good company and treat them well would be my take on it.
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    Cheers all It's at the garage who have been instructed new nuts and studs both sides and the yellow triangles on the nuts all round- will look proper professional. My advice is now boys.... check your nuts regularly.
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    You can buy your yard within a personal pension and then pay rent to the pension. Think they are called SIPPS. Get an accountant to set it up legally. Pay a proper commercial rent. That way your business is contributing tax free to your pension. Especially useful if you earn over the 40% tax threshold. I think this is how it works but check.
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    Thanks all So I'm not alone The first time it happened my driver went down to the garage and complained as they had recently taken the wheel off- We got a new set of tyres. Last time a garage had been working in that area of the truck but said they didn't take the wheel off- I believed them This time it's the other rear wheel and no one has been working on it so it must be some other reason. The nuts all tighten the right way. I'll get new studs and nuts. Interesting to note seeing more trucks with yellow arrows on their nuts so presumably the driver can visually see if they are loosening. Only ever had this with cabstars. Is it something to do with rear wheel drive methinks. Or heaven forbid....overloading.
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    Arh but Eggs a rascal:001_smile:
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    And we think we have it tough. Good on you for letting us in on how hard it can be in La Belle Met a Frenchie the other day who was just loving English food especially bacon butties at roadside vans. HeHe. British food= worlds best kept secret:thumbup:
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    In fact this has happened now 3 times in 4 years The nuts obviously come loose and the first thing you know is bad vibration. It's on rear driving wheels. Has happened on both sides with the present cabstar. This is getting silly. Anyone know why? It wrecks the wheel and the nuts and this time has sheared off one of the studs. Never had it with any other vehicle in 30 years. Experiences however trivial are welcome.
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    Can't believe councils arn't going through constructionline which requires insurance/ H&S stuff
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    Thats a shame then. But I expect the council can't have favourites on this. I think you should approach the firm but don't expect great money. Most contracts are won on cheap, cheap, cheap then make profit from the extras/ smart working in my experience
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    NPTC certs allow you to get insurance to do what it says on the ticket. It certainly doesn't mean you are going to be successful in business. That should be another NPTC certificate I reckon. Seems to me most grief in business is driven by insurance compliance, H&S included. Blame the no win no fee guys (or thank them. Depends which side of the fence you are on)
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    It's all about the money. If only your local guys could have put in cheaper quotes. Surely you could if they have a 100 mile commute. Anyway , as someone who travels for work I am proud that we as a firm bring in money into our community so I guess it cuts both ways. What about our multinationals winning contracts abroad. Now surely thats a good thing.
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    Repollarding Limes- drop zone in car park so we should be OK.
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    God works for all of us- surely you know that. Interesting about RA's though. We check for stones but sometimes it's not possible to see them and this is where the act of god comment comes in. I'm not looking for an argument skyhuck- I know you can be a little devil sometimes. I would just value a legal opinion on this. Someone will know but maybe this isn't the place to ask.
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    Once again I emphasise that we have in the past always got things fixed- even left notes on car windscreens admitting liability if no one around. I instruct my staff to own up if it was us. Similarly- it's never an insurance claim as our excess is too high. I would love a legal viewpoint rather than just opinions (though I value these). I can't help thinking about things like postmen slipping on a path and sueing the house owner. We will be getting this window fixed because I've said I would but I'm interested in whether it is us who are liable. If I was on a site and twisted my ankle on a large stone in grass. Would I be able to claim off the owners insurance or is it down to me. It's not like tree work where if you drop a branch through someones fence , it's obviously your fault. This is your mower picking up a stone on their lawn. Is it REALLY your fault. Act of God??? Any legal beagles out there who would be willing to comment on a public forum.
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    <p>Are you getting into machinery fixing Rich</p>

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    <p>We use East Kent training</p>

    <p>Mark (gollum on here) has been good but he's got too busy and we're waiting nearly 3 months for courses which is unhelpful. I know the Kingswood set up. Did you wait long for your course/assessment. Aerial rescue is v. useful for a groundie and allows you to do silky work in the tree. Ben and Jake just got it, now they want 39 and 32. Costs a fortune</p>

     

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    <p>Good on ya Rich</p>

    <p>Where locally do they do 30 and 31 assessment together</p>

    <p>In fact we need a CS31 asap and having trouble getting it booked before end March- no good really as he needs this before CS39.</p>

    <p>Are you going for the aerial rescue/climber tickets after this?</p>

     

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    Thats where you wonder sometimes If a train hit a stone on the track then would it be the train drivers fault or the person who put the stone there. Same with a lawn really. If the residents kids were throwing stones then maybe they are responsible. Similarly, if your mower hit a chunk of scaffolding clip then is it your fault or the scaffolder who left it there. As a business, you accept blame to just keep everyone happy buy legally may be a different matter. The original post was aimed to see if anyone had a legal stance on this. Can you reasonably be expected to cover every square inch in long grass looking for stones before you cut. You are not on your own property. Should the resident have a duty of care similar to the dog poo debate isn't it? Similarly you shouldn't be expected to find scaffold clips in long grass. So it's your fault if you hit one and damage your mower? Is it or would you be having a word with the scaffolding company. I think you might.
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    Try mulling dry cider with some rum and citrus (oranges/lemons/limes) and a few cloves or favourite spices. Mmmmmm...

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