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Bottle of ?. Daughter knows me too well

Or you could get the locking DMM vault

Have a look for a start with an organisation that has banded pay, like a council, for decent starter pay. They'll probably invest in your training too if they're any good.

Kitchen porter - barman - steel related, cast magnets - Army 32 yrs - arb.

Also consider council or university tree teams to get started with a reasonable income, though almost certainly less than you're used to, kit, insurance and pension scheme. Your local council may have gone to contract but worth a look on their recruitment pages and an application, you can always say no thanks. C+E should give you the edge for a lot of bigger setups. Good luck, did the same myself 12 months ago in the South/West Yorks area.

Made the same transition last year and know of many more who've also successfully made the move. Basic courses: crosscut and maint, felling up to 380mm. Climbing and aerial rescue, unless focused on forestry only, and C+E would also make you a good option for an employer. Give me a shout if there's anything you want to know from my experiences and good luck.

Is this really Vesp winding everyone up?

Needed a good top up myself in the past, really feels like life being pumped back in. Give some back when I can and thanks to all those who do the same.

Another charity, High Ground https://highground-uk.org/ is doing some outstanding work getting ex Services a look at 'rural' careers and would love to hear from any employers willing to provide a 'look at life' or even give up some time to talk about their sector. A lot of the guys and girls with serious trauma or PTSD find horticulture based work really beneficial in rebuilding lives.

Expect Glendale would be prepared to give you a start if you can live of the wages they pay, especially if you have B+E or C1+E. Local authorities pay slightly better and will invest in your training, look on their websites for vacancies, usually under Parks and Open Spaces. Could also look at universities, some have their own teams. Good luck.

Nothing to do with welfare, all to do with ground contamination. Easy to find OPFOR though, look for the big blue markers.

Congratulations

The best job I've ever had. Confidence in kit and competence will come with time, aches and pains will reduce with repetition and possibly refining kit - going to Treemotion harness removed a lot of twisting and really helped for me. Have a look at the Chimp Paradox, Steve Peters for some mind management if needed. ?

Remember, pain is just weakness leaving the body ?

Sorry, second link didn't work. try https://www.rockfall.com/products/chatsworth/

Spotted Haix from size 38 (not sure what that is in real size but 43 is a 9) https://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products/haix-protector-forest-chainsaw-boots-class-2/ Rockfall manufacture their own, got a pair of their Chatsworth last year which were good but showed signs of wear early when climbing (rand peeling from leather). This year's model is advertised as 'electrical boot' rather than chainsaw and may not be available til September. Unfortunately they only go from size 6 so you would need to call them and ask if they could do a 5. https://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products/haix-protector-forest-chainsaw-boots-class-2/ Worth trying them on if you're near a retailer. Good luck

I started at 55 though was an active rock climber. Did an intensive course but with the climbing and rigging tickets instead of chipper and stumpgrinder. Got a position with a large operator probably thanks to range of tickets, driving licences and proven track record but took massive pay cut I will never regain without starting building my own arb empire that would consign me back to an office before long - no thanks. Enjoying every day and feeling healthier than I have for years, weather doesn't bother me, no regrets.

Lowe Maintenance in Settle https://lowe-maintenance.co.uk/ or if willing to travel as far as Holmfirth then TKF Training https://tkftraining.co.uk/.

From HSE site, doesn't dictate class as long as EN ISO 20345 compliant. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)for aerial tree work When climbing trees, chainsaw users should wear the following: A safety helmet (AFAG recommends a mountaineering style helmet complying with BS EN 12492). Eye protection (complying with either BS EN 1731 or BS EN 166). Hearing protection (complying with BS EN 352). Suitable gloves appropriate to the task and subject to the operator's risk assessment. Leg protection* and groin protection (complying with BS EN 381-5). AFAGstrongly recommends Type C leg protection for aerial work, because of the high all-round chainsaw cut protection. However, where wearing Type C is impractical (eg because of the higher risk of heat stress associated with it), it may be appropriate to use Type A, where justified by risk assessment. Protective boots* with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep (complying with BS EN ISO 20345). Non-snag outer clothing. The use of high-visibility clothing may also be appropriate

You could look at Lowe Maintenance in Settle https://lowe-maintenance.co.uk/ or TKF Training in Holmfirth https://tkftraining.co.uk/

TKF https://tkftraining.co.uk/ start one Mon 12th, probably too late now, their next is starting 19 Mar https://tkftraining.co.uk/events/. Based just outside Holmfirth.

Did you get enough military experience to register for ELC? That could help fund predominantly L3 courses with one of a number of providers. http://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/learning-provider/provider-search.aspx

If you're doing the ELCAS course check if the trainer provides kit. TKF did for mine, still took my own boots (habit and fit) and gloves (ensure correct size) but got to try out both Stihland Husky, trousers and helmet were fine and stops you having an off with personal kit. Instructors also happy to show you their personal kit and discuss pros and cons. All the best for the course.

Current HSE Chainsaw regs but if they don't like climbing type they'll just risk assess it out anyway. Safety helmet BS EN 397 BS EN 14052 BS EN 12492 Helmets to BS EN 397 or BS EN 14052 are only recommended for ground work. For tree climbing operations AFAG recommends a mountaineering style helmet complying with BS EN 12492. A helmet to this standard is also suitable for use on the ground where there is nothing in the task risk assessment to disqualify it. Helmets may be available which claim a BS EN 397 or BS EN 14052 shell and cradle but a BS EN 12492 chinstrap/retention system. Such hybrid helmets are also suitable for use on the ground where there is nothing in the task risk assessment to disqualify it.

My recent experience in Yorks is tickets will get you an interview and possibly starter post with starter pay, experience and tickets will get you better pay. Good luck