A new updated course for persons involved in planning and carrying out rigging operations with limited 'drop zones'.

Course content supported by recent research carried out by TreeConsult and . Soon to be released!

Details:

• Regulations and safety requirements relating to 'rigging' trees.
• Inspection and maintenance of rigging equipment (LOLER).
• Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) prior to carrying out rigging operations.
• Planning of safe systems and strategies for work.
• Risk Assessment for site and operations.
• Rigging forces and compatibility/configuration of equipment.
• Construction of lowering ropes, effects of friction, bend ratios, 'cycles to failure' and safe working loads of rigging equipment. 
• Aerial rescue from a standing stem.

Assessment:

Please read Course Assessments information.

Length:

Five days.

Code:

ADT.

Dates & Location:

Croydon, London
Upon application.

Beddgelert, N Wales
2nd to 6th March 2009.

Scotland
Upon application.