NE TreeVid

[TheTreeSpyder]

Maid with Windows XP freebie MovieMaker (comes with update SP2). Or Win Plus (which is about best thing is Plus this round) Plus also gives fancier transitions etc. than the free XP version.

Music needs changed; but beating this blue-eyed soul number will be tough!

A day in da'Life of a Moderator

 

[MasterBlaster]

Rock and roll, Kenny!

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Cool Dude!

I think the timing on some of the phrame switches worked well with the music.

Is there a tune that goes well with the concept of "coming down"? I'm drawing a blank. Or maybe just use the music sans lyrics, like karioki.

 

[mikecross23]

That was sweet!!! I've got the crane tomorrow and I've got a new digital video cam. Time for a video. I don't know if I'll ever be able to figure out how to make a cool vid like that though!

 

[Ekka]

Nice, nice.

Except in Aussie you're ....

A/ not allowed to ride the hook

B/ must have 2 attachment points to crane hook

C/ must use crane chains only

D/ have a dogger on site unless you have a doggers certificate

Regardless, very well done and good on ya mate.


.......... bugger that can't ride the hook deal!

 

[a_lopa]

way cool kenny!there getn better n better bro keep up the good work.

 

[Jim1NZ]

Whats wrong with riding the crane hook? I just completed a cranes and helicopter course which was fun. We got craned into the tree, roped into the hook and lanyard into another strop eye.

Just got a scanner, see if i can get some pics on.

 

[Ekka]

That's what I reckon too Jim1NZ

But the powers to be say no, end of story ............ ******s!

Hey Jim, with all that money your making forget the scanner and get a digital camera ... I love mine and I can photograph anything you want to scan too.

 

[Jim1NZ]

All that money??? Haha yea probably should get a digital camera. Seem to spend all my time doing assignments these days...

 

[diltree]

Im an arborist and and a licensed crane operator. To clear things up for you guys, OSHA does forbid that we ride the ball, they actually specify that we tie into a carbine at the boom tip. Is this practical???Should we fallow this regulation????HMMMM, what do you think??? We have our own 40 ton terex and do crane work a few times a week, and i don't think there is anything wrong with tyeing into the ball. Any ways nice work with that Job/video, Astros 60 ton lieber is always a nice crane to bring in to the mix, you can make some big picks

 

[Jim1NZ]

Im an arborist and and a licensed crane operator. To clear things up for you guys, OSHA does forbid that we ride the ball, they actually specify that we tie into a carbine at the boom tip. Is this practical???Should we fallow this regulation????HMMMM, what do you think??? We have our own 40 ton terex and do crane work a few times a week, and i don't think there is anything wrong with tyeing into the ball.

Hows it going diltree, this is what i think...
I don't see what difference tyeing into the boom tip as apposed to the crane hook makes.

The crane hook, as far as i know, does not have a mechanism which allows the crane driver to drop loads at the touch of a button or anything, so if it cant carry a climber with virtually no weight on the system how can they justify lifting large loads over buildings etc. The crane hook always has a self locking clip, and if the climber feels the need, they can tape the clip closed. The climber should have two points of contact when riding the crane, eg rope through the hook, lanyard through the accessory strop loop.

A strict and complete hazard management plan should be written and shall be followed to avoid any form of harm, this includes a hazard identification and control form which is filled in and signed by everyone.

Notification and approval by osh inspector on big jobs is required.

An experienced and/or trained dog-man must work and communicate between the crane driver and climber

Chains other than strops are to be used on the actual load

Many factors which both the crane driver and contractor must sort and be aware of include things like; site and ground conditions, public and traffic management, electrical conductors, choosing a crane for the job, SWL of crane, slings, ropes and chains. And many more

It comes down to people being alert and aware of the situation at hand as well as keeping a cool head.

 

[NeTree]

Is there a tune that goes well with the concept of "coming down"?

Something by Jeff Beck perhaps?

 

[NeTree]

Im an arborist and and a licensed crane operator. To clear things up for you guys, OSHA does forbid that we ride the ball, they actually specify that we tie into a carbine at the boom tip. Is this practical???Should we fallow this regulation????HMMMM, what do you think??? We have our own 40 ton terex and do crane work a few times a week, and i don't think there is anything wrong with tyeing into the ball. Any ways nice work with that Job/video, Astros 60 ton lieber is always a nice crane to bring in to the mix, you can make some big picks

HaHA! Funny you popped in here... because that's just where that job was- in Worcester. Mass electric wouldn't touch it, and nobody else would bid on it.

Astro is about the only crane guys I'll deal with; they have two ops dedicated to us tree guys. They're top-notch and they're familiar with what we do.

As for ridin' the ball? OSHA can kiss my ass if they think they can enforce it. If tying into a ring on the hook will get the job done faster and safer... than that's exactly what I'll do.

While we're at it, kudos to Mass Electric for rubbering up all the lines as I asked... the day AFTER we took the tree down. Nice to know they're there on time when ya need 'em.

But hey, all's well that ends well... no snags, no problems, on time and on budget... and nobody got s'much as a scratch.

dil... maybe if ya have some free time before we die of old age, we can meet up for an eyeball and some calories. I've met and worked with a bunch from here; always fun.

 

[a_lopa]

your not alowed to get out of the bucket either

 

[Stumper]

Hmmm...... Disputing with experts is a hazardous undertaking but..... I just attended a crane workshop conducted by Mark Adams a couple of weeks ago. things aren't quite as clear as diltree's post indicates. The regs familiar to most crane operators are construction regs which the PTB at OSHA have conceded should not automatically apply to tree ops. Riding the hook is generally verboten but riding the ball via riding the cable by shackling a friction saver to the cable above the ball is NOT forbidden. Tying into the boom is approved as diltree mentioned.The exception is Caliprunia where CAL-OSHA Mandates 2 attachment points one of which MUST BE the HOOK. Idjets.

 

[Jim1NZ]

In New Zealand there is no specific code of conduct for work with cranes in arboriculture. As stumper said we have to work off construction regs, which is hopeless in arb.

How many of you guys ride the hook in between cuts, or are you craned into the tree and work from there?

 

[MasterBlaster]

How many of you guys ride the hook in between cuts, or are you craned into the tree and work from there?

It depends, but SOP for me is to beat the ball to the next pick.

 

[NeTree]

It depends, but SOP for me is to beat the ball to the next pick.

Pretty much; depends on how lazy I feel.

 

[Jim1NZ]

Choice MB, thats a good challenge!

 

[dhuffnmu]

Nice job N.E. on the job and video. I also like the choice of music. It seemed to go with the slides very well. It was a nice view.