Surveying trees, assessing risk

9:30AM - 4:45PM, 24 Jan 2023

Surveying Trees ‑ Assessing Risk

This is a one day IOSH‑approved class that covers trees and the law, parasitic tree fungi, tree defects, health and safety when surveying trees, assessing works required, priority of action and risks. A course workbook will be provided and there is an assessment with a practical element. Candidates who are successful in attaining the required standard will be awarded an IOSH certificate.

Learning outcomes

  • … The importance of carrying out regular ‘Surveying Trees – Assessing Risk’ assessments
  • … Trees and the law
  • … Spotting obvious tree defects
  • … Zoning usage of a golf course which relates to ‘Surveying Trees – Assessing Risk’ assessment frequency
  • … Confidently dealing with golf club members’ tree issues
  • … Understanding arboricultural works

Presented by:

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Ged M. Collins

Arboricultural Consultant Global Tree Vision

Ged began working in Arboriculture at the age of 19. He graduated from Manchester University with a BSc in Environmental Sciences and Chemistry and was part of the Dutch Elm Disease Research team.

He was Senior Arboricultural Officer at Salford City Council from 1985 until 2012. As the Senior Arboricultural Officer he supervised five Tree Surgery Teams, ensuring that all of the City Councils Tree stock was in good order and provided expert advice to the Planning Department, regarding Tree Preservation Orders and the Law. In 2012 he established Global Tree Vision Ltd, an Arboricultural Consultancy, carrying out Tree Safety Reports and specialising in training the one day, IOSH accredited, Hazard Tree Assessment Course "Surveying Trees-Assessing Risks". He is a Technical member of IOSH, a Professional Member and past Director of the Arboricultural Association and a member of the Ancient Tree Forum.

 

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