Safety Faq

[fpyontek]

In order to provide better information to people just starting out in the arbor business, or not so new to the business, I would like to see a SAFETY FAQ . Perhaps with a suggestion to view before posting questions. There are some excellent sites out there which provide invaluable information. Many of these sites are sponsored by government and business organizations. Having links to these sites, which have been preapproved by Arborist site VIPs, not only ensures that the information is accurate and consistent, but will remove some of the liability from ArboristSite.com and its members. A format could be worked out where the user would scroll down until they find their question, or search for key words. Some examples of good sites are given below.

View the article at : http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/treefelling.html , pay close attention to “improper notching”. An unfortunate example of improper notching is an earlier post in Arboriststie.com. : http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=7451

Felling trees with leans see : http://www.garden-aids.co.nz/safety-2.html
pay special attention to section on “Methods for Different Situations”.

Felling safety advice : http://www.timberbuyer.net/chainsaws/sizeup.htm

How trees stand up and why they split : http://www.fathom.com/course/21701736/session3.html

Just a suggestion...what do others think?

 

[dayman]

What liability does anyone who posts here assume? Show me any, even annecdotal, times when someone has been held responsible for advice given on the Net.

 

[fpyontek]

What liability does anyone who posts here assume? Show me any, even annecdotal, times when someone has been held responsible for advice given on the Net.

While I can't give you specific examples, here is what legal experts say.

" 4. Civil Liability and the Internet

Each person is responsible for statements he/she makes on the Internet in the same way as he/she is responsible when making them in person, by post or by telegram, telephone, telecopier or other mode of telecommunications or in newspapers and other print media or on radio, television, cable television and other electronic media, including movies. "
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insmt-gst.nsf/en/sf03314e.html


"Sites providing "advice" as well as advertising face potential claims based on negligence where erroneous information posted on the site causes injury to one who relies on it. Such liability must be an increasing concern to companies that seek to provide ever more individualized advice and information to users in responding to their specific inquiries. Examples may include sites offering medical advice, health products or financial advice." - http://www.constructionweblinks.com...ports__Newsletters/Nov_8_1999/nov_8_1999.html

 

[dayman]

Thanks for finding that info. I'll follow the links later.

Since all info on the site is claimed and copy righted by the owner of this site then they are the ones who stand the liability.

 

[glens]

Maybe I should assign all my posts over to Darin to pass the liability on to him...

 

[jason j ladue]

GREAT thread. very informative. THIS is why i come here. glens, are you changing your tune? (just joshin ya...couldnt resist )

 

[NickfromWI]

This is a good point. It is clearly stated in the users guidelines that "...ArboristSite.com is the sole owner of the information posted at ArboristSite.com..."

In this situation, Darin clearly is responsible for any accident, injury, or loss of any type that would occur if somone followed "advice" they obtained on this site.

Seriously though, the point of this site, other that to earn money, is to provide an exchange of information to allow us all to better ourselves. All climbing gear comes with tags that say, "you have the responsibility to learn how to use this tool properly." Arboristsite is the same you. You have the responsibility.

I will speak freely. Bring on the lawyers. There are many sawyers here that will take 'em on!!!!

love
nick