SAFETY AND INSURANCE......

Green Trees NI have the solution to all your arboricultural requirements and can give you full peace of mind. All work is carried out to a minimum of British Standard BS3998 and is covered by our full public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

 

Green Trees NI complies with all the Health and Safety Executive LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and we have qualified inspectors available for hire to carry out any necessary LOLER inspections.

 

Here we give a brief outline of just some of the LOLER regulations.....

 

What is Lifting Equipment in Arboriculture?

Any equipment that lifts or lowers loads and includes its attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it. For example - rope access equipment, mobile elevating work platforms(MEWPs) or cranes.

 

Thorough Examination of Equipment. LOLER requires that lifting equipment is thoroughly examined. This means a detailed examination by a competent person who has the appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience to enable them to detect defects or weaknesses in the equipment being examined and assess their importance in relation to the safety and continued use of the lifting equipment.

 

Our equipment is thoroughly examined either: Every six months for equipment which is used for lifting people or every twelve months otherwise. OR in accordance with time intervals specified in an examination scheme drawn up by a competent person.

 

Regular Inspections Arborists are trained to carry out a daily pre-use check of their lifting equipment and, in the case of items subject to high levels of wear and tear (i.e. ropes), a written weekly record of inspection is kept.

 

A more detailed HSE guideline on how LOLER regulations apply to arboriculture can be downloaded here (Acrobat Reader required)