Evaluation of Current Rigging Practices

12/28/10

Andreas Detter (Brudi & Partner TreeConsult, Germany), Chris Cowell (Treepartner, UK), Paul Howard (ArBO, Germany) and Liam McKeown (Treevolution Ltd, UK) have prepared this amazing report for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Forestry Commission (FC). The report presents the results of a comprehensive study into a number of topics related to rigging operations used in the dismantling of trees in the UK. The information it contains should enable the arboricultural industry to determine good practices in:

• carrying out risk assessments prior to dismantling trees

• planning and organizing rigging operations

• selecting and applying measures to mitigate against risks and accidents

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