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  1. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    No offense but that kind of thing irritates me, I would never judge another arborist on their skills or knowledge just based off a few sentences on an internet forum without talking to them further and getting a better understanding of the situation, etc. Way too easy for things to get...
  2. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    Well you certainly blew these comments WAY out of proportion... FYI MY ORIGINAL QUESTION EARLIER ON WAS IN REFERENCE TO USING A LIFT THAT IS NOT INSULATED! As I have only ever worked near service drops and other lines from in a tree or the ground. I HAVE LONG KNOWN ABOUT THE 10 FT MAD FOR...
  3. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    Maybe liability plays a role here? Yes you may be able to work within that 10ft radius in a safe manner, but it isn't one hundred percent guaranteed that nothing could happen and an individaul who lacks the experience working in these conditions may be more likely to do something that could...
  4. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    I'm well aware of that 10ft rule, but let's be honest how many people here have come within 10ft of a service drop before who aren't certified in electrical work? Most if not all? If you have a basic understanding of the potential hazards I think an individual with the right knowledge can work...
  5. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    I have, and I've also browsed through the other pages. I know 10ft is recommended, but even though it's still recommended there are situations where you can still safely work within 10ft proximity to them. I did just the other day, from the ground with a non-conductive pole pruner near a...
  6. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    Not sure if it’s already been mentioned, but anyone know what the minimum distance would be that you should maintain from a service drop / communication lines in a lift / bucket that isn’t insulated? Most lifts you are able to rent aren’t insulated right? Now would that minimum distance...
  7. climbingmonkey24

    Bird Transplant

    https://animalhype.com/birds/birds-with-yellow-beaks/
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    Bird Transplant

    Gotta take care of the birds, even when they might get upset with you for invading their privacy up in the trees! I had one that flew into my garage and was hovering at the window but couldn’t find its way out because there is shelving right up against that wall where the window is. So I stuck...
  9. climbingmonkey24

    Gym tips while injured

    Not a physical therapist, but I do workout regularly. What’s your usual training routine like, if any? Obviously focus on exercises that you can do that won’t put too much (or any) pressure on your ACL. Could do a body part split where you target a specific muscle group or multiple muscle...
  10. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    Interesting thread and highly productive conversation to have. So how many here have routinely trimmed back branches within 10ft of a service drop with a non-conductive pole pruner, or rigged branches up and away from service drops from in the tree? Me personally I will occasionally work...
  11. climbingmonkey24

    Choosing Your Words Carefully / Trees Near Property Lines

    Yeah I’ve done that if the situation allows, tell them I’ll think it over and get back to them in a day, etc. But if it’s a case of possibly declining to bid I try to be careful with how I go about it because some people may wonder why you won’t provide a quote…
  12. climbingmonkey24

    Choosing Your Words Carefully / Trees Near Property Lines

    Generally if we can access everything from the clients property we will, but if we are doing any cutting or anything near the property line we also like to go over into neighbor’s property even if we didn’t lower anything down in their yard just to make sure no little twigs or anything are left...
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    Choosing Your Words Carefully / Trees Near Property Lines

    Is that a good thing? This is the tree. The branch broke off of that lead that’s marked with an X and I think is still attached but resting on everything underneath. There are fences all around the tree, and it covers three properties including the owner of the tree. All in backyards away...
  14. climbingmonkey24

    Choosing Your Words Carefully / Trees Near Property Lines

    For these particular situations I feel like it's a challenge sometimes when you are on the spot with the customer there asking you questions, and they're telling you all this stuff and you sense the job may have red flags, your contemplating whether it's something you want to get into or not...
  15. climbingmonkey24

    Choosing Your Words Carefully / Trees Near Property Lines

    Looked at a job where a client was worried whether their tree was an immediate hazard because it had a small-medium sized branch break off of a larger limb. The back story is I guess their neighbor came over kind of angry and talked to her son about the trees because they're going over into his...
  16. climbingmonkey24

    Declined to continue climb

    Another option with these kinds of trees if the situation allows for it would be putting another climb line in one of the nearby trees. Or even two climb lines, one in a tree on either side so that way even though your lines would likely be nearly horizontal at that point having the two lines in...
  17. climbingmonkey24

    Insurance Rates Increasing Last Few Years...?

    Was wondering if anyone else has been noticing a steady increase in their general liability (or any other insurance) over the last few years?
  18. climbingmonkey24

    Declined to continue climb

    It's not on the client that you weren't able to see that damage from the ground. On the other hand, does every arborist / sales person gear up and climb to the top of every tree they bid to check for possible decay, etc. that can't be seen from the ground. I think it comes down to your...
  19. climbingmonkey24

    How engaged are you with your business outside of typical work hours?

    Before working in the tree care industry, I worked as a tow truck driver where I was sometimes on call basically 24/7, had the truck with me all the time and took it home, and could get called out anytime day or night. I actually enjoyed that job quite a bit though. Got to meet a lot of people...
  20. climbingmonkey24

    Crane slings..... favorites?

    Chain bridle with two hooks and heavy duty round slings. Have also just used the bridle chains on some picks. What I like about the chain bridle is the extra length you have to work with, and the fact that you can adjust the chain to your desired length if necessary. I've been on jobs where we...

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