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Following the recent death of Tree Surgeons Alexander Kirkleatham and more recently Greg Bulbec who is an ex colleague of mine , it's clear that changes have to be made to the industry to prevent further avoidable deaths. In order to become a Tree Surgeon it is a requirement to complete an aerial rescue course. However it is currently not a requirement for every arborist to learn first aid. It is my opinion that the current requirements for becoming a qualified tree surgeon are wholly inadequate from a health and safety perspective for one of the most dangerous jobs. I therefore propose that arboriculture specific first aid training is integrated into the NPTC aerial rescue course, with the possible inclusion of compulsory refresher courses. This way tree surgeons would be trained to treat the injured patient during and after the rescue, and refresher courses would ensure that the knowledge is always fresh in the mind and the latest techniques are learnt and rehearsed. It may also be sensible to include in the training the use of a secondary rescue line to be installed in the tree, which would speed up the rescue and increase the chance of success.
This petition will be aimed at the Health and Safety Executive and the City and Guilds training body. If you are an arborist, a medical professional or part of any other relevant industry please include details in the comments box when signing.
The aim of this petition is to gain support from industry professionals and other concerned parties to highlight the obvious need for changes to be made. It is my intention to present a proposal to the the HSE, training bodies and other relevant organisations to implement the necessary improvements to the training standards and health and safety legislation. This petition will form an important element of that proposal.
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November 29, 2017
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam but here we are and it makes me think of Greg and Alexander every time I check the page. It is honestly overwhelming to see so many people who actually care about keeping us all safe up in the trees and I really hope the HSE is watching this as closely as I am (because they really need to pay attention).
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First aid training is a pre requisite for aerial rescue consistency in Australia. Aerial rescuers are first responders and as such need these skills.
I am a full time firefighter who is also a fully qualified tree surgeon. I find it amazing how companies operate without at least 2 qualified first aiders per team. Most have one ( normally the climber) but if he is the one injured then who is there to treat them. Formal first aid training should be a prerequisite for working within the industry.
Instructing at Pershore college. Personally think students need to undergo trauma first aid in a ‘realistic’ environment. In my eyes, if it can save lives, im in.
I agree that ALL arborists (land + aeriel based) should have to have emergency first aid certificate, to be renewed every 3 years. I feel that extensive first aid kit + training should be essential for aerial rescuers, clotting granules, tornique, heavy dressings, bandages etc.
I am vice Chair of the Bristol Tree Forum which is a community-led body which is concerned about all aspects of urban trees. I fully support this petition. I feel lessons can be learned from the maritime industry where comprehensive first aid training at a variety of levels with regular refreshers has been a requirement for very many years
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Following the recent death of Tree Surgeons Alexander Kirkleatham and more recently Greg Bulbec who is an ex colleague of mine , it's clear that changes have to be made to the industry to prevent further avoidable deaths. In order to become a Tree Surgeon it is a requirement to complete an aerial rescue course. However it is currently not a requirement for every arborist to learn first aid. It is my opinion that the current requirements for becoming a qualified tree surgeon are wholly inadequate from a health and safety perspective for one of the most dangerous jobs. I therefore propose that arboriculture specific first aid training is integrated into the NPTC aerial rescue course, with the possible inclusion of compulsory refresher courses. This way tree surgeons would be trained to treat the injured patient during and after the rescue, and refresher courses would ensure that the knowledge is always fresh in the mind and the latest techniques are learnt and rehearsed. It may also be sensible to include in the training the use of a secondary rescue line to be installed in the tree, which would speed up the rescue and increase the chance of success.
This petition will be aimed at the Health and Safety Executive and the City and Guilds training body. If you are an arborist, a medical professional or part of any other relevant industry please include details in the comments box when signing.
The aim of this petition is to gain support from industry professionals and other concerned parties to highlight the obvious need for changes to be made. It is my intention to present a proposal to the the HSE, training bodies and other relevant organisations to implement the necessary improvements to the training standards and health and safety legislation. This petition will form an important element of that proposal.
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November 29, 2017
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam but here we are and it makes me think of Greg and Alexander every time I check the page. It is honestly overwhelming to see so many people who actually care about keeping us all safe up in the trees and I really hope the HSE is watching this as closely as I am (because they really need to pay attention).
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Currently a low level climber at my company, fortunate enough to have experience in the medical field through the army. In my experience it is important to know, Life saving techniques.
First aid training is a pre requisite for aerial rescue consistency in Australia. Aerial rescuers are first responders and as such need these skills.
I am a full time firefighter who is also a fully qualified tree surgeon. I find it amazing how companies operate without at least 2 qualified first aiders per team. Most have one ( normally the climber) but if he is the one injured then who is there to treat them. Formal first aid training should be a prerequisite for working within the industry.
Instructing at Pershore college. Personally think students need to undergo trauma first aid in a ‘realistic’ environment. In my eyes, if it can save lives, im in.
I agree that ALL arborists (land + aeriel based) should have to have emergency first aid certificate, to be renewed every 3 years. I feel that extensive first aid kit + training should be essential for aerial rescuers, clotting granules, tornique, heavy dressings, bandages etc.
I am vice Chair of the Bristol Tree Forum which is a community-led body which is concerned about all aspects of urban trees. I fully support this petition. I feel lessons can be learned from the maritime industry where comprehensive first aid training at a variety of levels with regular refreshers has been a requirement for very many years
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Currently a low level climber at my company, fortunate enough to have experience in the medical field through the army. In my experience it is important to know, Life saving techniques.