Personal Fall Protection Systems
.blueBorder {border: 6px solid #1389d9;} Background
and Implications for the Industry This page provides a summary of the HSE decision on two-rope working
and some of the most significant implications for the industry. For a more detailed background on how
and why this de...
03/09/2019
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Oak Processionary Moth FAQ
FAQ – Oak processionary moth interceptions
and strengthened national measures July 2019 CURRENT SITUATION What is the current situation? The government’s Plant
Health Service is dealing with findings of oak processionary moth caterpillars on recently imported oak trees. A...
08/08/2019
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Asian hornet sightings
An Asian hornet sighting was confirmed near Christchurch on 1 October
and two nests were subsequently destroyed. The hornet is a threat to honey bees
and pollinating insects
and sightings should be reported. Earlier confirmed sightings occurred south-west of Ashford in ...
29/11/2019
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What are the regulations for working at height?
WORKING AT HEIGHT REGULATIONS 2005 Introduction After some well publicised delays, the Work at Height Regulations 2005 came into force on 6 April 2005. They implement the European Temporary Work at Height Directive (2001/45/EEC) ,
and are intended to reduce deaths an...
25/11/2015
10:08
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Verbal abuse, Trolling on Social Media and Defamation: Legal Pointers
If anyone posts or says something that makes you feel uncomfortable or which upsets you or makes you angry, report it: Every social media platform (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.) has a reporting section that you should use for any abuse received online. There are variou...
25/03/2019
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Biosecurity Awareness Video Series
Following the success of our 2017 Conference, ‘ Biosecurity: Protect & Survive ’, where His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales provided the opening address, the Association is releasing a series of videos featuring prominent figures highlighting the importance of various as...
02/11/2017
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Atypical Myopathy Joint Position Statement
Arboricultural Association
and British Horse Society joint policy statement on Felling of Sycamore trees in relation to Atypical Myopathy: A statement for arborists
and horse owners Introduction This 2022 document is a revision of the previous joint document issued by the ...
29/01/2018
08:59
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Watering young trees in dry weather
Watering Young Trees Young trees need water to survive According to the Met Office rainfall between January
and June 2022 was the lowest since 1976. Established mature trees are able to find their own water. However, it is recommended that newly planted trees...
30/04/2020
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A brief guide to tree work terminology and definitions
WHAT’S IN A WORD? Tree pruning may be necessary to maintain a tree in a safe condition, to remove dead branches, to promote growth, to regulate size
and shape or to improve the quality of flowers, fruit or timber. Improper pruning can lead to trees becoming unsightly, dise...
24/11/2015
16:44
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i-Tree
i-Tree Eco What is i-Tree Eco? i-Tree is a suite of open source, peer-reviewed
and continuously improved software tools developed by the USDA Forest Service
and collaborators to help urban foresters
and planners assess
and manage urban tree populations
and the ben...
30/10/2017
12:10
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