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Posted By Calum R Cameron
Does any one out there in cyber land have some info they could let me have relating to tree surgery using chain saws and chippers. Also the rope access aspect of it is of concern-(secondary lines and the techniques for the use of a chainsaw when hanging from a rope etc). Is there a national body which these guys belong to that provides guidance on the subject.
I seem to remember seeing something from the HSE but I can't remember what and where I found it.
Any pointers gratefully recieved as this is not an area that I usually deal with.
Many thanks.
Calum
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Posted By Chas
Have a look at Aerial tree rescue AFAG402, Managing health and safety in forestry INDG294, Chainsaws INDG317 and woodchippers info sheet AIS38. All are HSE free publications, except INDG294. Hope this helps. There are other relevent publications available on HSE website.
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Posted By Calum R Cameron
Many thanks Chas.
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Posted By John Caboche
I've got some info on chainsaws I can mail you Calum, mail me privately if it's any use to you.
John
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Posted By AGT Try The Industrial rope Access Trade association. www.irata.org
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Posted By Calum R Cameron
Amazing isnt it-why didnt I think of IRATA. Can't see the wood for the trees at the moment. No pun intended.
Thanks to you all for the pointers.
Cheers
Calum
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Posted By Merv Newman
Unless you are really deep in the forest (and even then) I would strongly recommend that you look at using nacelles (cherry pickers) with articulated arms. My local council workers were using harnesses with lifelines longer than the hight (how do you spell that ?)of the trees. (ease of movement in the tree). Now they have switched to nacelles and the work goes faster with less effort and risk.
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Posted By RP
HSE recommend in their 'Chainsaws at Work' leaflet nationally recognised bodies for any chainsaw qualification such at LANTRA or NPTC, use google to link to them. Although this is not a legal requirement to hold any qualification it is important that operators and supervisors are appropriately trained.
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Posted By Calum R Cameron
Many thanks for your help-I'm now over my mental block.
All the best
Calum Cameron MIOSH
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Posted By Chris Cooper-Abbs
Calum,
AFAG Industry Best Practice Guides (Arboricultural Forestry Advisory Group), AA/FASTCo Guide to Good Climbing Practice (GTGCP) and Aerial Rescue Guidance Notes. National Proficiency Test Council and Lantra Aawards for training and certificates of competence in arboricultural and forestry related operations. Research reports, HSL/2003/18 Karabiner Safety in the Arboriculture Industry, RR123 Use and effectiveness of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) for tree work, RR 402/2001 Safe working methods with top handled chainsaws.
GTGCP revision available on the Arboricultural Association website. Useful reference for dual systems "looming" working at height regulations.
PUWER 1998 Reg 9 Training.
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Posted By Chris Cooper-Abbs
RP - Is your response in regard to the matter of MEWPs or chainsaw training, if the latter is so, PUWER 1998 regulation 9 may be of interest.
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Posted By RP
PUWER applies I know, and HSE Advises it does...Some believe it is a legal requirement to hold a qualification, licence, ticket, etc. Reg 9 I love u...
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Posted By Calum R Cameron
Thanks to all of you who have responded-It's much appreciated. Cheers.
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