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These are some of the ways that we show our commitment to our clients, staff and the environment.
Clients
RHW caters for all types of clientele including private households, government departments local and national. Preferred contractors for local Councils, SA Housing Trust, DTEI (Depart Transport, Energy and Infrastructure), SA Water, National Resource Management. Local Public and Private Schools, Business Sector, Hospitals, Caravan Parks, Insurance Companies, Real Estate and Sporting Groups.
Work Standards
RHW are committed to exceeding customer expectations with extensive local knowledge, over 20 years of industry experience and highly qualified staff. All tree pruning is carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard Pruning of Amenity Trees AS4373-2007. Their polite and approachable staff will make recommendations if required and clean up the site above expectation at completion of job.
Qualifications
A national framework for Tree Work education and training exists in Australia. The ongoing training and education of all staff underpins the solid work ethics of the Riverland High Works company. Certifications in Cert III in Horticulture (Arboriculture), License to Perform High Risk Work and Working Safely at Heights, and Owner Steven Buchecker with Diploma in Horticulture (Arboriculture). Our polite and approachable staff will make recommendations if required and cleanup the site above expectation at completion of job.
Members of QTRA , ALMA and EWPPA.
Safety
It is the forefront of our operation, to ensure you , your property, our employees, the public and subcontractors are safe at all times. We are committed to our Work Health and Safety System and regulations with the Arborsafe OHS program. Safe work methods, Hazard and Risk Assessments and Controls, are undertaken to ensure minimal risk to a high risk job with ongoing staff trainings and adequate resources also in our equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). RHW is fully insured with Lumley Insurance $20million -Public and Product liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance and Workcover SA No 16688110 with certificates available upon request. All staff have police checks.
Insurance
Insurance that covers us working at heights above 5 metres
Up to date public liability insurance for the tree industry
Up to date workers compensation policy for the tree industry
Plant equipment and motor vehicle insurance
Protecting your home
RHW only use safe equipment in good working order
RHW never drop big branches when pruning or removing your tree we use ropes, pulleys and friction drums and cranes
RHW can also use barriers to protect your paintwork, your grass, your garden and your property
Worker Health and Safety
Safe work methods statements
Risk management approach
Personal protective equipment for our workers
Awareness of amenity tree industry code of practice by WorkCover SA
Association membership
Our Chief Arborists is a registered and practicing member of our industry association, Arboriculture Australia. To find us listed please see www.arboriculture.org.au
Environmental/Substainability
We recognize the importance of protecting and enhancing the environment, and with the cooperation of all our staff and contractors, this is ingrained into our culture. We operate with that objective in mind. Our team conducts all works to minimize any impact to the environment with the use of policy implementation, prevention of pollution and minimal waste, use of energy, materials, products and services, meeting statutory requirements of environmental legislation, agreements and relevant industry standards. We are aware of nature’s creatures that may reside in trees and relocate wherever possible. Recycling of cut material is processed into mulch for gardens, a valuable asset in water retention, reducing water dependence and weed control, wood for fireplaces, garden and park features or artist works. Minimise and where possible, eliminate the use of harmful chemicals.
Community Services
We pride ourselves in helping out community groups with festivals of Christmas, Rose Week and Rock n Roll by erecting banners and lights, also local sporting groups in providing services and sponsorships.
Equipment
Our modern fleet of vehicles, towers and equipment caters for all jobs. With our new “octopussy” self- propelled elevated platform with both petrol and electric power. It only being 890mm wide and 2.05mtrs high, it allows us to work in confined (indoor and outdoor) areas and hard to get spaces.