Aicchalmers

Not on rail, but worked with similar people and I just can't do it, I can take more time without lots of pressure to keep all my kit maintained but it's simply pointless pretending to work while going off to the cafe and sitting around hoping nobody turns up .. find it a lot less fulfilling and more stressful than just cracking on and doing a good job. Thing is you know managers at every level are making their own share of it too..

Can I just check that this is right with other towing regulations (Have recent B+E) .. So under 1020kg unladen weight no need for an operators license? What about say a trailer with a box body/greedy boards ratchet strapped (or otherwise temporarily attached) on top, would it be the unladen weight of the trailer or the unladen weight of the trailer+box? What about trailed chippers, are any over 1020 also in need of an operators license or is it somehow different with trailed plant. Under 100km radius (As the crow flies?) no need for tachograph but still need to follow gb hours as long as not for hire and reward? No need for trailer mot as long as <3.5t? Mini-artic units, I've seen a couple about that have a gross weight of 3.5, unladen of about 2.5, so could in theory still have a 5t trailer(plated+mot'ed) on BE without exceeding GTW. As far as I could figure out this might be possible on an old license but not on a new, or would it depend on commercial/hire or reward use?

I believe it then goes to the tyre weight ratings.

I get this too, I thought it could be to do with chain tension/oiling maybe? If I flip round the mill and use the pushing chain it seems to do away with it, which would suggest it could be? I've also got a couple teeth missing on one side from hitting nails but wouldn't have thought it would make a big difference like that.

Just I've seen people use the term to mean 'bona fide subcontractor', in that case around here 120-150+

'contract climber' as per thread title

Just wondering what people's definition would be? a)climber with all own kit, proficient at rigging/everything b)as above with insurance c)" " with chipper/taking away waste d)" " with groundies/running whole show

These are ones I've used before, didn't think they were so expensive.. https://www.spillcontrolcentre.co.uk/spill-containment/plant-nappy/Small-Plant-Nappy-and-Liner-Package Although looking around would be perfectly acceptable to use a tray such as a plant pot tray with absorbent pads such as Lubetech Black & White Maintenance Spillage Absorbing Pads 50 x 40cm 25 Pack | Absorbent Pads, Socks & Granules | Screwfix.com Which are cheaper and can be thrown away when sodden, and don't leave you with a tray full of sloshy oil to deal with. Then spend £8 on a spill kit, and all done! http://www.screwfix.com/p/lubetech-15ltr-oil-spill-kit/99764#product_additional_details_container

tonne bag

wide-mouthed chutney barrels are also much easier to feed/unfeed rope from when you're doing it all the time and are free from the local indian.. cut a slot in the lid and you can feed it from the middle or take the top off whenever you need.

Passed my B+E license and if anybody needs extra hands in the new year give me a call!

Hello, I'm a fully qualified subby looking for regular or occasional climbing, groundy and forestry work around Scotland. I have two years experience with hand cutting, groundsman work, chainsaw milling, woodcraft and general woodland management. I gained my 38/39 in July and I'm confident and quick in the tree with experience of takedowns, light rigging and some reductions. I've also studied horticulture and have a good general knowledge of trees and fungi. I am happy to work on a regular or self employed basis. I'm hardworking, sweaty and waterproof! I have all my own PPE, climbing kit and tophandle and also have a small range of saws and other tools. I'm 24 years old and currently going through training to gain my B+E license imminently. Qualifications: NPTC 201,2,3 (CS30,31) Chainsaw tickets NPTC 206,306,308 (CS 38,39) Climbing, rescue and aerial chainsaw use Full UK driving license and my own small van with towbar and beacons PVG disclosure HNC Horticulture (SRUC) Outdoor First Aid Cert. covering EFAW+F I'm looking primarily for work across the central belt, with work around Edinburgh and Ayrshire being most convenient, but I'm happy to travel for work further around Scotland and the North of England especially if there would be accommodation provided. Please get in touch or PM. My phone number is 07979822617. Aonghas.

Or when the boss turns up on site half an hour before you're finished and spends the rest of the time pacing around on the phone!

When they pile the butt ends onto the tips of the previous brash pile!

Maximum mine will cut is 27 1/2" wide but otherwise would be interested! Would mean splitting it in half freehand with the saw from each side then probably still shaving off some from the sides, by which point might as well just chuck it on the mill.. Now if I could afford another 076 and an 84" GB bar ..

I was out a couple days with a friend who was doing tree surveys for the forestry commission and he was doing the data logging with a toughbook but also had a handheld tablet thing that also functioned as a tracker and phone, every new site that he went on had to phone up and state place, time, access and conditions. He was generally moving between sites though pretty rapidly so I'm assuming it would be more quickly obvious than if working on a site the whole day. Actually met him for the first time when he was surveying and stumbled across us! Seems a bit of a bulky system but might be worth it. Have a look at The Best Personal Locator Beacon and Satellite Messenger | OutdoorGearLab for some more complex satellite beacons ones with messaging options, or Personal Locator Beacons For a subscription-free SOS-only beacon.

Lol yes the very one, had three groundies and the neighbours taking logs so went not too bad!

Murrayfield in edinburgh, backing onto the water of leith, big construction project putting up flood walls and diversions, also had some beeches to prune back and a horrible multi-stemmed holly leaning into the river to remove..

Just a wee break at lunchtime from murdering leylandii, nice climb .. Flood prevention works so the owner was happy enough but the one situation where a good tall leylandii hedge would be quite appropriate as now all the floodlights from the stadium shine straight through the windows

Arbortec xscape https://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products-page/arbortec/chainsaw-protective-gloves-work-gloves1/arbortec-at2000-cut-protection-climbing-glove/ They have some kevlar in them so probably good against silky cuts and seem to be a lot more hard wearing than other thin gloves, but still have a lot of grip to them without feeling in the way for more delicate fingerwork!

A few weeks ago now, but a nice skinny roadside poplar on traffic management for flood prevention works.

Just to check, will I need a sprocket or are the 1/4" 10" bars are suitable for an echo (cs280tes) as is without changing a drive sprocket?

I still believe that it would make an excellent camper conversion though!

Duck boat sinkings in Liverpool and London caused by fault with foam buoyancy - Mirror Online "It was extremely fortunate that, on both occasions, there were no serious injuries or loss of life," said the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) which reported both accidents in one report today. The MAIB is now recommending that the vessels not be permitted to operate until the foam problem was sorted out. Chief Marine Accident Inspector Captain Steve Clinch said: "The sinking of Wacker Quacker 1 in Salthouse Dock, Liverpool, and the fire on board Cleopatra on the River Thames were serious marine accidents involving WW2 DUKW amphibious vehicles that had been modified for use as sightseeing tour vehicles. "Both accidents resulted in the rapid abandonment into the water of passengers, including small children, and crew. It was extremely fortunate that, on both occasions, there were no serious injuries or loss of life." He went on: "Although one accident involved the sinking of a DUKW as a result of flooding, and the other involved a fire, the link between both events is the foam inserted into the DUKWs to provide buoyancy. "In the case of the Liverpool sinking, insufficient foam had been inserted into the DUKW; the accident on the Thames was caused by the foam being packed too tightly around some of the DUKW's machinery, resulting in friction and overheating that caused the fire." Capt Clinch went on: "Attempts to resolve how much foam is required in the DUKWs, and how it should be inserted, have been ongoing for several months, during which time the vessels have continued to carry passengers. "However, the results of the investigation into the fire on Cleopatra indicate that the current method of inserting foam is not working as it compromises the safe operation of the vessels. "I have therefore recommended to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency that the DUKWs should not be permitted to operate until the required standards of buoyancy and stability can be achieved without adversely impacting on their safe operation."

Any chance it was on a friday afternoon..