What regulations do I need to abide by to protect my employees from excessive noise at work?
Control of Noise at Work Regulations, 2005 Control of Vibration at Work Regulations, 2005 What are they? The regulations aim to protect workers from risks to
health from excessive noise
and vibration, in particular vibration from hand held equipment such as chainsaws, h...
25/11/2015
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Why should I use an ARB Approved Contractor?
Contractors listed in our directory listing have submitted their businesses
and their tree work to the Arboricultural Association for assessment
and have been found competent to provide arboricultural contracting services to clients. The Arboricultural Association’s assessme...
12/12/2015
19:36
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What regulations are there for handling of hazardous substances?
Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations 2002 What is it? CoSHH applies to employers
and the self-employed in order to reduce the risks of exposure to harmful substances. You are responsible for taking effective measures to control exposure
and protect
health...
25/11/2015
10:23
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Ash Dieback – Practice Guidance
Ash Dieback Guidance for Tree Owners, Managers, Contractors
and Consultants Principal Author: Michael Sankus Thanks to the Arboricultural Association Arborist Working Group for their help in developing the guidance Download the PDF WHO is this guide intended for? ...
26/09/2019
16:36
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Are there any regulations I should be aware of governing the use of lifting equipment?
Lifting Operations
and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 What is it? LOLER is a set of regulations that apply to employers, the self-employed
and people in control of, or managing, lifting operations. LOLER is aimed at ensuring all lifting operations are properly plann...
25/11/2015
10:34
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Choosing your Arborist (Tree Surgeon)
Choosing your Arborist (Tree Surgeon) Find your nearest ARB Approved Arborist (Tree Surgeon) GOOD CLIMBING PRACTICE BAD CLIMBING PRACTICE If tree work is not done properly it could lead to: INJURY to people * DAMAGE to property * SERIOUS HARM to ...
02/12/2015
15:39
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Background to the HSE decision on two rope working
History The issue of guidance to climbing arborists on the use of ‘two separate
and independently anchored lines’ as a legal requirement goes back to 2003 when the EU Directive on Work at Height was circulated
and to the subsequent introduction of the Work at Height Regulati...
15/08/2019
14:02
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How can I diagnose problems with my tree?
If your tree is showing symptoms of ill
health, which may be related to pest or disease, cultural or other reasons, samples may be sent to the following organisations for analysis. Please note: charges apply for these services. The Forestry Commission
and its tree
health di...
13/12/2015
08:22
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What’s this fungus growing on my tree? Is it killing the tree and making it unsafe?
If your tree is showing symptoms of ill
health, which may be related to pest or disease, cultural or other reasons, you can send samples to the following organisations for analysis. Or consider engaging the service of an Arboricultural Association Registered Consultant or ...
23/11/2015
14:04
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I'm worried about the safety of my tree - can a Council's tree officer come and inspect it? If not,
Council Tree Officers are not in post to give independent advice to the public about their trees or to recommend individual contractors or consultants. We advise residents to seek help
and advice when they are concerned from professionals who are approved by a recognised body...
23/11/2015
11:54
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