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  1. climbingmonkey24

    Things that likely frustrate every climber at least once in their career

    Heat / sweat rash in the summer…
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    Things that likely frustrate every climber at least once in their career

    - throw line - removing a small branch with a pole saw and doing everything you can to get a clean cut but it peels on you. - bar getting pinched - running out of gas right when you’re about to make a cut or halfway through a cut - trying to isolate a crotch on a DdRT climbing system - spur...
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    Nasty jobs

    For an operation with a decent amount of overhead, full-time employees, etc. I think it can be harder to justify turning away work even if it isn’t the most pleasant because you have higher numbers to meet. For a smaller operation with less overhead that is very niche-specific (like pruning...
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    productivity incentives

    I think there’s something even more important than monetary and other forms of bonuses, and that is company culture and environment. Yes paying decent wages that helps contribute to employees wanting to show up to work is important, but so is creating an environment that is friendly, enjoyable...
  5. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    Isn’t it true that osha doesn’t permit arborists to ride a crane ball? I know certain companies and or areas won’t allow it. If that’s the case, we shouldn’t do that either. Just a thought…
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    If you could only have 1 pair of underwear...

    Under Armour underwear and socks! And heat gear for the winter :frio:
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    Work with a big dump trailer

    I started with a dump trailer, and still use it but also will sometimes add a chipper on bigger jobs for increased efficiency. I think it’s a great piece of equipment, especially for someone starting out who may not be in the market for a whole chip truck combo right off the bat. You are right...
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    MAD for residential service drops

    Dude, I was literally agreeing with you when I made that comment today about why they teach it the way they do instead of doing what you suggested. That maybe they were worried about liability or something. I was thinking out loud… If you interpret that and my comment about the lift as me...
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    MAD for residential service drops

    Best decision you made today.
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    MAD for residential service drops

    When I asked that question about the lift your response was to go to page 1, You did not understand that I was already well aware of the MAD rules from my previous years of tree work experience, both commercial and residential, town work, and crane work. I also used to work as a tow truck...
  11. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    no, you have no clue what I was trying to say. If you are going to judge someone expertise and knowledge based off a few posts on a forum, you really are full of yourself
  12. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    Then why aren’t you saying that to everyone else who has said they have sometimes broken that rule? Hmm?
  13. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    You admitted that arborists can work around power lines safely closer than 10ft and that many do, others have said they have broken that rule, so why are you singling me out saying I don’t know what im doing simply because I am not afraid to admit that I break that rule?
  14. climbingmonkey24

    MAD for residential service drops

    You’ve wrote multiple paragraphs stating that you think arborists can work in closer proximity to certain lines than the current MAD recommendations, yet you call me out because I admitted I sometimes I break that rule at times, even though many others do as well? At least I have the balls to...
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    MAD for residential service drops

    You’re contradicting yourself you know that? You’ve said on multiple points that you disagree with the OSHA rules on that. That even though 10ft is the rule there are situations where arborists can safely work in closer proximity to lines. Is it acceptable? Not by current standards. Is it done...
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    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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
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