Category Archives: Trees

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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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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Crane work with TreeSpec

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Joe

  The photo shows Grant Cody of TreeSpec Professional Arborists using a crane to lift off a 6m length of cypress timber.  After a lengthy setup (always seems to be the way with cranes!) the job was finished with about … Continue reading →

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