• Related pages: Health & Safety, Chainsaws, Power Lines, Training, Cranes, Knots, Rope Splicing, Training.

• HSE issues Karabiner alert to arborists and tree surgeons (17/8/01).

Legislation

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. (PUWER)
• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPE)
• INDG290- Simple guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 HSE Leaflet available to download as a PDF file.
• INDG291-   Simple guide to the Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. HSE Leaflet available to download as a PDF file.
• PUWER 98: How the regulations apply to Agriculture and Forestry.  HSE Leaflet (AIS 27) available to download as a PDF files.  
• LOLER: How the regulations apply to Arboriculture. (AIS 30). HSE Leaflet. 
• LOLER: How the regulations apply to Forestry. (AIS 29) HSE Leaflet. .

Publications

• A guide to Good Climbing Practice 1999. Booklet. ISBN 1-901759-00-8. Cost 5 GBP. Produced by the Arboricultural Association and FASTCo.
• Aerial Rescue Guidance Notes. Booklet. Produced by the Arboricultural Association and FASTCo.
• An Investigation of Tree Climbing Harnesses and Climbing Techniques. The Stationary Office.
• Tree Climbers Guide. Book. Order direct from ISA.
• Arborist Equipment. Book. Order direct from ISA.
• The Tree Climbers Companion. Book. Order direct from ISA.
• Training & Standards of Competence for people working with Chainsaws. Leaflet. Guidance Note No GS48. Published by HSE Books.
• Tree Work Operations. A guide to safe work practice. Available from the European Arboricultural Council (EAC). Tel. (44) 01794 368912

FASTCo Publications. Available to View On-Line at the FASTCo website.

• Top-Handled Chain Saws. Safety Guide No 308.  July 1999.
• Tree climbing Operations. Safety Guide No 401.  Sept 1999.
• Aerial Tree Rescue. Safety Guide No 402.  Feb 1998.
• Mobile Elevating Work platforms (MEWP) for tree work. Safety Guide No 403.  Sept 1996.

Tools & Equipment (see lists below for links to suppliers)

• Swedish Fid.

Suppliers & Services (see also chainsaws, chippers)

• A & F Warehouse. UK based, mail order, climbing equipment, ppe, etc. Tel. 01428 661767  Fax. 01428 654181 Email. AFWAREHOUSE@btinternet.com
• Buxtons Ltd, Chainsaw Accessories, climbing, rigging, general Equipment. Mail Order.  Penkridge, Staffs. Tel. 01785 712397 Fax. 01785 713339
• Charterhouse/Richmond. Surrey, UK. Mail order for PPE & general arboricultural equipment. Tel. 01428 643328  Fax. 01428 656787
• Honey Brothers Ltd. UK based, mail order, climbing equipment, PPE, etc. Tel. 01483 561362  Fax. 01483 535608
• New England Ropes. USA site.
• Rope & Tackle (Solent) Ltd. Hampshire, UK. Suppliers of ropes, winches, lifting equipment, etc. Also supply and crimping facilities for wire rope and testing of winches. Tel. 01590 682978  Fax. 01590 682234
• Trees Unlimited. UK based. Tel 0113 229 6006 Fax 0113 229 5171. Email: info@treesunlimited.co.uk

Training Videos

• Arbormaster Training Video Series 1. Order direct from ISA.
• Introduction to Climbing Techniques and Equipment. Order direct from ISA.
• Introduction to Secured Footlock. Order direct from ISA.
• Introduction to Ropes. Order direct from ISA.
• Introduction to Belay. Order direct from ISA.
• Introduction to Throwline. Order direct from ISA.
• Climbing Knots and Hitches. Order direct from ISA.  See also Knots
• Arbormaster Training Video Series 2. Order direct from ISA.
• Arbormaster Training Video Series 3. Order direct from ISA.
• Basic Training Series (5 videos). Order direct from ISA.

Journal Extracts (see AIE Abbreviations for abbreviations and links)

• Climbing techniques - American and British.    AJ - Vol:20 -   No:4 -  Nov 1996
• Practical Rigging. AN - Vol 9 - No:2 April 2000
• Practical Rigging. Part 2: Equipment. AN - Vol 9 - No:3 June 2000
• Practical Rigging. Part 3: Basic limb removal. AN - Vol 9 - No:4 Aug 2000
• Practical Rigging. Part 4: Advanced limb removal. AN - Vol 9 - No:5 Oct 2000

Publication Extracts (books, handbooks & bulletins)

• Her name is LOLER! Short article by Graham Watson describing the implications of LOLER. Essential Arb, Issue 2, Spring 2001.
• Safety of harness and sit-belts in tree surgery work by H. Crawford. Chapter 24.  Research for Practical Arboriculture.  Bulletin 97. Forestry Commission. ISBN 0-11-710297-0.
• Ropes - climbing, friction hitch. Short article describing different types of hitch. The Landscaper, LS Issue 14, March 2000.
• Lightweight & Versatile Rigging. Short article. The Landscaper, LS Issue 36, Nov 2001.

National Proficiency Tests Council (NPTC) -   Scottish Skills Testing Service (SSTS)

• Training Units
  • CS37 - Breakdown Medium Sized Broadleaf Crowns
  • CS38 - Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Tree Rescue
  • CS39 - Operate the Chain Saw from a Rope and Harness
  • CS40 - Carry out Pruning Operations
  • CS41 - Carry out Dismantling Operations

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) : Direct links to web pages

• HSE Home Page
• HSE Books

Web Sites

• Caving Knots. Descriptions and diagrams of common knots; many applicable to arboriculture.   See also Knots
• FASTCO  Forestry and Arboriculture Safety and Training Council.
• NPTC.  National Proficiency Tests Council
• Her Majesty's Stationary Office
• Treevolution. UK company offering arboricultural training.
• Utility Arborist. USA site.

Events & Courses

• Tree Climbing and Rigging Workshop (Westonbirt Arboretum). Contact the Arboricultural Association.
• LOLER and You (NAC, Stonleigh, Warwickshire). Contact the Arboricultural Association.
• Aerial Rescue Workshop. Contact the Arboricultural Association.

Check with the organisation directly for dates. Details may be available in Events.

AIE Links

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