12 Marker

Question 1

11 points to include

Answer 1

Overview
Sanitation
PPE
Certification
Species selection for replanting
Bio security
Dealing with arisings
Working methods and equipment
Machinery and access
Legislation
Any relevant points to p&d

Question 2

Sanitation

Answer 2

Use appropriate sanitation techniques in line with biosecurity guidelines set out by forestry commission. Prevents spread of disease

Question 3

PPE

Answer 3

PPE at work regs 1992 - employers must provide personal protection. Must be worn and used ima accordance with instructions provided.

Question 4

Certification

Answer 4

COSHH, certificates of competence, tickets etc

Question 5

Species selection?

Answer 5

Those resistant to p&d, not too high / drops fruit.

Question 6

Bio security

Answer 6

Stock selection control / plant passport.

Question 7

Dealing with arisings

Answer 7

Chipping burning etc. justify choice. Depends on why work is being done.

Question 8

Working methods and equipment

Answer 8

What type of equipment? This would be down to the type of disease, and would be needed on site before work begins. Needs to be right equipment for job, regularly maintained and inspected. Is lifting equipment LOLER inspected?

Question 9

Machinery and access

Answer 9

Operator skill/ qualifications, site access, location, cost, availability of machinery, tree species / age, customer requirements.

Question 10

Wildlife and Countryside Act
Environmental Protection Act

Answer 10

Relation to wildlife, particularly nesting birds at a certain time of year. The surrounding environment such as flora and fauna and watercourses.