Safety
Anyone who attends one of our
working parties is expected to behave sensibly and safely.
Everyone is responsible for the safety of
others. If you think some one is in danger say so, its much
better to be wrong than that someone should be hurt. Safety is
everyone's business.
Children should be accompanied by their
guardians or an authorised supervisor, who will be expected to
look after the children and ensure their safety.
We use dangerous implements; slashers,
billhooks, saws and axes. These should only be used by people
who have suitable training or experience.
Slashers are used to clear brambles and
brush. They are particularly dangerous implements. You must keep
at least twice the length of the slasher plus the length of an
arm from any person using a slasher, and preferably further away
than this (e.g. >15 feet). Its all too easy to forget and
stray too close. Be sensible and keep a safe distance from
people using axes and bill hooks too.
Occasionally trees need to be felled to clear
encroaching woods. Please follow the advice of the people who
are felling the tree.
So far we have a good safety record (if you
ignore minor scratches and bruises).
Please make sure we keep it this way.
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