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Starting my own business

Hi my name is Kingsley.I am 21 years old I was working in drainage/civil engineering/ flagging ground works, till around a year ago. My manager at this drainage firm had. Decided to set a landscape gardening business (he had no experience of this). I

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Something to think about ....

https://www.treehugger.com/family/best-reason-not-buy-flowers-mothers-day.html

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Hampton Court Show Garden to raise awareness and understanding about mental health

A unique show garden designed to promote awareness and understanding of mental health will feature at this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace flower show, sponsored by the pioneering Centre for Mental Health.

The garden, On The Edge, has been designed b

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Working near roads and footpaths

Hi all

I have a potential job lined up which involves removing a tall hedge on a bank which slopes down to a roadside path. The path doesn't see heavy foot traffic but I'd like to know if there are any specific legal requirements when working in these

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Sanitizing tools / equipment

What do people use to sterilize pruning tools / equipment ? Some obvious answers for loppers / secateurs - but what do you use on hedge cutters / mechanical cutters if anything ?

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Wireless/Bluetooth ear defenders

Hi folks.

Any recommendation for ear defenders or at least noise reducing headphones that are bluetooth compatible so i can pair to my phone, lasts 8hours and comfortable to wear with glasses for long periods??

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The ethical dilemma of working with imported stone

The next time you are tapping a lump of Indian Sandstone into place, secure in the knowledge that the stone has been ethically sourced by your supplier, stop and consider the wider environmental implications.

Yes, manufacturers and importers may well

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Safety equipment

Hi guys,Might seem like an obvious answer to my question but here goes...I'm starting a general garden maintenance business and wondering what safety equipment I need and where to find the best stuff such as face masks etc for protection from fumes.A

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Safe Contractor - Had the call today, i'm well happy.

I spent best part of 3-4 days week before last doing my H & S form, paperwork etc etc.

After persuading my only blue chip client to call SC to speed up my audit, which they will do in 1-2 days, if you are a client of one of SC client chip clients list

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Moss on roof.

Hi I need some advice. How do we get moss off a large high village hall roof. Will it have to be scrubbed or will spraying from the side be effective. About 100sq metres. Between 2-15 metres high. What product works?

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staff training

just had an email from  shuttleworth college with their of list of training courses for the next few months I know we need chainsaw and pa 1and 6 but has anyone else done hedge cutter and walk behind mower training

Hedge Cutters

Safe Use of Hand Held C

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Shelter from the rain, gazebo?

Hi all,Not sure about you lot but here in Glasgow we have been experiencing some pretty rotten weather over the past week which is a nightmare when working with power tools.We had the idea to buy a pop up gazebo to use a "workshop" tent, meaning when

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Henchman hi-step major

Can anybody help, after many years of use our henchman is ready for replacement as it needs some welding! Happy to buy another one but as I already have the extender, does anyone know if the old version of the extender will fit the new version of the

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Work boots

Hi all its time for new boots again:(My current timberland pro are really comfortable and supportive etc but don't last more than 9 months! The last pair were about £85 and I thought it was worth it. But they have jumped up to £135 since last time so

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Interesting article about gylphosate and cancer

On both sides of the Atlantic a battle is raging between starkly opposed views of what science tells us about risks to our health emanating from our surroundings, including our food, water, and the wider environment.

This battle often pits advocates,

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chainsaw training

does anyone know where we can send one my lads on training course for chainsaws    cs30 cs31 in East Angla/ East Midlands

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Sports massage

Hi all,

First time I'm posting on here and I just wanted to know if any of you put through massages as an expense? I feel like we are using our bodies a lot more than other people, and if we are injured, we are not able to work, so prevention is bette

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Tip for the day #2

When using strimmers, hedge cutters and chainsaws wear goggles/safety glasses. Why? I hear you say. I have spent the last 6 hours in A and E in agony with a major eye problem. Eventually it appeared that a splinter of "organic matter" had pierced my

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Powered Wheelbarrow and Loading Ramp - Anyone used one?

We have to get approx 4 tonne of slate onto a 4' high raised area and I was thinking about hiring one of these

http://www.jewson.co.uk/tool-hire/earth-moving/loaders/products/6718/powered-wheelbarrow-and-loading-ramp/

It has to go from a car park, abou

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Do you tow ?

Do you tow?

Interesting video demonstrating the difference reactions with weight distributionhttps://t.co/XuwDJJGeMJ

— RPU - Surrey Police (@SurreyRoadCops) October 6, 2016

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