Zach Murphy

Making sure that my team and myself follow the correct health and safety guidelines.

Completing risks assessments so the correct procedure of working is followed and everyone understands the risks and how to minimalize it .

making sure that all tree work is completed to British standard.

I perform a wide range of tasks to trees on a daily basis

Tree Removal- Dismantling the tree in sections using chainsaw as well rigging the tree with ropes when needed.

Crown reductions- Reducing the height of the trees by climbing them using chainsaw and silky following correct pruning methods.

Crown thinning- Removing branches and epicormic growth to allow more light to pass through.

Crown Lifting- Removing the lower branches of the tree by ariel climbing or from ground with pole saw.

Pollard- Pollarding the tree to reduce height and balance of the tree.

using the mewp for access when tree does not need climbing, using the woodchipper to chip branches and use of the chainsaw when on ground and in the tree. making sure that all cones and signs are set out properly so they are in view for pedestrians and workers.

Tree Removal- Dismantling the tree in sections using chainsaw as well rigging the tree with ropes when needed.

Crown reductions- Reducing the height of the trees by climbing them using chainsaw and silky following correct pruning methods.

Crown thinning- Removing branches and epicormic growth to allow more light to pass through.

Crown Lifting- Removing the lower branches of the tree by ariel climbing or from ground with pole saw.

Pollard- Pollarding the tree to reduce height and balance of the tree.

using the mewp for access when tree does not need climbing, using the woodchipper to chip branches and use of the chainsaw when on ground and in the tree. making sure that all cones and signs are set out properly so they are in view for pedestrians and workers.

Making sure that the site is kept clean by chipping branches in the woodchipper.

use of the stump grinder to ground out tree stumps.

rigging tree by using the portwrap and rigging lines to make sure the tree comes down safely and smoothly.

following the correct health and safety guidelines on site.

using the chainsaws to cut up logs and branches so they can fit through the chipper.