Incorporating the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (the UK’s response to the Temporary Work at Height European Directive), Health and Safety Executive research and the latest techniques and equipment the all-new AA Guide to Good Climbing replaces the AA/FASTCo Guide to Good Climbing Practice (1999) and the AA/FASTCo Aerial Rescue Guidance Notes (1997).

This new 60 page A5 guide provides arborists with a range of practical solutions to the challenges of climbing and working in trees, maintaining a safe working environment and meeting statutory and industry best practice requirements. The Guide is published by the AA as a result of extensive research and work undertaken by technical authors Mick Cottam (Myerscough College), Liam McKeown and Chris White (Treevolution), drafting panel members Adrian Hodkinson (HSE), Jim Dewar (Forestry Commission) and Simon Richmond (Lantra Awards) and supported by many industry professionals both at public consultation and at review stages.

• Risk assessment.
• Climbing systems.
• Climbing equipment.
• Climber’s pre-climb inspections for utility sites.
• Anchor points.
• Changeovers.
• Methods of access (various).
• Working in the crown.
• Descent.
• Ground staff.
• Aerial rescue methods.
• Legislation affecting professional tree climbing.

“The Guide sets out techniques and systems of work that can be considered as best practice guidance in arboriculture and helps anyone in the business meet their legal obligations.” Dr Richard Nourish, Head of the Agriculture and Food Section, Health and Safety Executive.

Available from the Arboricultural Association at:
£10.00 + £2.00 P&P (UK)
£10.00 + £5.50 P&P (Europe)
£10.00 + £9.00 P&P (Rest of world)
Order form available from www.trees.org.uk (go to Publications).

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