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  1. Gareth's Tree

    Z133?? OSHA?? What are the actual LAWS?

    Lol! I understand what you're saying! but I think that there is a lot of wisdom and experience on here that can help point people in the right direction.
  2. Gareth's Tree

    Z133?? OSHA?? What are the actual LAWS?

    I believe I understand most of the business end of running my tree service. I guess I am wondering what part of the safety compliance is an actual law and not just a suggestion for best business practices.
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    Z133?? OSHA?? What are the actual LAWS?

    So, I've been thinking about standards and what needs to be done to properly run a tree service by the law. My understanding is the z133 standards are not technically the law. But sometimes OSHA uses them to enforce safety practices... So, what exactly are the laws for running a tree service...
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    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    Good thoughts. We have done a number of things to be more efficient but there is always room for improvement...
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    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    when you do one cut on top and one cut on the bottom I have heard that referred to as a jump-cut. Are you talking about one cut on one side and one on the other side and then put the saw down and break the branch off by hand?
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    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    I am not questioning if they should be employees or not. I'm questioning if I can afford a 50% increase in payroll costs by making them employees...
  7. Gareth's Tree

    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    I am guessing the terminology is just different then what I'm used to, but what are you referring to when you say snap cut?
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    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    That is what I am talking about, doing the things that I know should be done right. And yes, my main worker carries his own liability insurance and has his own company.
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    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    Appreciate all the responses guys! Good job keeping it civil LOL! Yes, my main concern is being able to stay competitive while followings proper safety procedures and also following regulations to do things legally. I have honestly been wondering if I would be able to continue to run my...
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    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    Lol, my main question is how to stay productive while following the standards we are supposed to...
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    "One handing" a chainsaw??!!

    I know you are not supposed to "one hand" a chainsaw. So, what are you supposed to do when you are up in a bucket or lift and are piecing down a tree? We have always just cut with our top handle saw and tossed the branches down with other hand. But, I know this is not how it is supposed to be...
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    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Why is the lifting capacity so different between the standard and telescoping 254? I understand the capacity would be lower when telescoped out, but I assume the lifting capacity would be rated with the telescope in? I was wondering if the difference was a heavier arm because of the...
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    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Hey, if anyone who has a giant loader with counter weights and foam filled tires wants to see how heavy of a pallet it can pick up, go for it!
  14. Gareth's Tree

    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Excellent info! Thank you very much! I may be giving you a call at some point to talk about it further.
  15. Gareth's Tree

    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Are they plastic or metal?
  16. Gareth's Tree

    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Thanks for the specs! I was actually talking about overall build quality, Parts availability, etc.
  17. Gareth's Tree

    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    How do you think Cast compares to Avant, Multi one, or Giant?
  18. Gareth's Tree

    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Nice!
  19. Gareth's Tree

    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    No, I wasn't expecting that. Was it at all close to picking it up?
  20. Gareth's Tree

    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    So... It doesn't look like it can actually pick that up... I am assuming it could pick up 2400 lb if the weight was closer to the machine though.

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