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The company has four tree climbing kits (rope, harness and various climbing aids) which are used by all staff for carrying out tree surgery and dismantling and can be used for aerial rescue - which all staff are trained in.

Two lowering kits (ropes, pulley blocks, friction/lowering devices and various slings and other lowering aids) are used for lowering branches and larger timber while carrying out tree surgery or tree dismantling or possibly aerial rescue. One of these kits utilises small-diameter rope, suitable for most lowering tasks, while the second utilises large diameter rope and larger accessories and is used for lowering very large and heavy pieces of timber.

All climbing and rigging equipment is inspected every week and the findings recorded. Every six months it is further checked by an independent inspector. These inspections comply with LOLER regulations (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998). > next page