Course Content
- Be able to promote health and safety and industry good practice
- Be able to carry our aerial tree rigging including techniques: speed lining, drift lines & double lashing
- Understand relevant health and safety legislation and industry good practice
- Understand how to carry out aerial tree rigging
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Protective Equipment:
- Chainsaw/climbing boots(HSE Recommended to BS EN 12492)
- Chainsaw gloves (optional)
- Chainsaw helmet (HSE Recommended mountaineering style helmet complying with BS EN 12492) and chin strap
- Chainsaw trousers – Type C all round leg protection
- Personal First Aid Kit (with whistle & knife with retractable blade)
- A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain)
Chainsaw & Climbing Equipment:Â
- Personal First Aid Kit (with whistle & knife with retractable blade)
- A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain).
- Serviceable chainsaw (recommended 12 inch guide bar)
- Chainsaw toolkit including file and chain oil
- Fuel
- A top handled saw may be brought also if one is available providing it complies with current safety standards
- Your own climbing and rigging equipment which must be LOLER compliant please bring LOLER Certificate with you to training and assessment
- Tree climbing harness, two climbing lines (30m+), adjustable lanyard, 6 karabiners (triple action, self-locking), 4 prussik loops or friction cord, spikes
- Basic rigging equipment - rigging line, pulley block with compatible dead eye sling and a friction device for base of the tree (capstan or board)
PRE-REQUISITES for the Tree Rigging Training Course:
Candidates must be physically fit & age over 16 years and achieved units 201, 202, 203, 206, 306 & 308
