VEGETATION SERVICES

Absen rope access specialists have undertaken various types of work in order to stabilise steep embankments and cliff faces, in order to carry out this stabilisation it is often necessary to remove or manage the vegetation which can thrive on these slopes and faces, this can involve:

Complete removal of trees and vegetation.
Netting to prevent slippage or rock falls.
Management / reduction of trees and vegetation.
Planting and establishment of new vegetation.
Surveys on stability - slippage.

Many people are unaware of the danger that unmanaged trees / large shrubs can present on cliff edges and steep slopes, the effect of the wind on a tree, transfers down the trunk into the roots, similar to that of digging in a garden fork and rocking it forward and backward, this movement loosens the soil until eventually there is not enough left to support the tree. This effect can be lessened through crown reduction, lessening the area for wind force, creating a smaller denser tree/shrub, and this denser crown also helps prevent the effects of erosion caused by wind and rain hitting the ground.

SWIFT ACCESS ARB RESCUE S.A.A.R.

Absen rope access specialists as part of their 2010 Training Courses are now offering a Swift Access Arb Rescue course.

This course is specifically designed to train Arborists to use our Swift access rescue kit and also to carry out emergency first aid from a rope and harness specifically managing chainsaw injuries/major cuts.

To provide a fast safe alternative to prussicking to the casualty, and to provide first aid training specifically targeted toward the injuries common to arboriculture.

Swift. Access. Arb. Rescue. S.A.A.R Course Aim:
To help companies fulfil AFAG 401 Climbing operations section 11.

"Climbers should be familiar with a range of techniques to improve their efficiency and reduce the risk of muscular and skeletal strain. Take into account physical constraints when selecting work techniques"

The course comprises:
1. Introduction to and instruction on the use of the rescue kit

2. Emergency First Aid training, major cuts and muscle injuries

3. Installation of rescue kit uses of rig and traxion pulley

4. Rescue scenarios Major cuts Muscle injuries / Stretcher use Paramedic ascent

Course location:
On site training or a venue can be provided.

Course duration:
1 Day Rescue training or 4 day rescue training and emergency first aid.

Pre requisites:
Minimum age 18 years old, IRATA Level 1 or NPTC CS 38. Certification: HSE Standard AED Certificate. Absen certificate of competency in use and installation of S.A.A.R