Author Archives: Joe

Public response to SafeWork Australia draft Code of Practice

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Joe

Please click on the image below to download a PDF of Joe Harris’ public response to the SafeWork Australia draft Code of Practice for Safe Access in Tree Trimming.  You can email your responses to Codes@safeworkaustralia.gov.au, but you have to … Continue reading →

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2011 VTCC Climbing Masterclass

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Joe

On the 11 – 12 November the VTIO ran its 2011 Tree Climbing Championship and preliminary climbing workshop.  into trees’ Joe Harris was involved in  organising the workshop, along with world tree climbing champion Scott Forrest; it was a great … Continue reading →

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ATRAES SRT video

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Joe

Part two of the ATRAES SRT instructional video series demonstrates the double-bag technique for isolating a union, and discusses some alternatives for SRT line tie-off.  The MicroFrog system is available from ATRAES; Angus McMahon from Sherbrooke Tree Services shot and … Continue reading →

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