2 men in a mewp?

[wood cutter]

Morning all,

I would like to hear your views on having 2 men in a mewp, and using a chain saw?

 

It's just to me this seems to be a grey area, I have been told we can't have 2 guys in a mewp using a saw, and then I have been told you can?

 

Personally I don't think you require 2 guys in a bucket but what do you guys think?

 

Thanks

[Nick Connell]

I would of thought it very much depends on the task. If you need two

People to cut and hold when your above things you don't want to break then the way forward i see.

[Tom D]

You're supposed to have a divider in the basket to protect the operator...if you do that its fine..

[Sussex Groundie]

Its cosy not sure about the practicalities though, by the time you have both tripped over the safety harness a few times!

[jaime bray]

Morning all,

I would like to hear your views on having 2 men in a mewp, and using a chain saw?

 

It's just to me this seems to be a grey area, I have been told we can't have 2 guys in a mewp using a saw, and then I have been told you can?

 

Personally I don't think you require 2 guys in a bucket but what do you guys think?

 

Thanks

 

Just to clarify, do you mean both men using a saw in the mewp, or one person directing the mewp, and attaching lowering lines etc to assist?

 

I presume you mean the latter.

[born2trot]

Two is best , cut and chuck ..

[jaime bray]

Woodcutter, just reading arb associations guide to use of mewps in arboriculture. Section 7 states that it is not acceptable for chainsaws to be used in close proximity without a barrier in place. The barrier is required to prevent the mewp operator sustaining a chainsaw injury. The weight of barrier should be taken into account in relation to the materials load that can be placed in the mewp, its rated load.

The barrier in the picture appears to be from floor of bucket to circa 6ft high, made of metal mesh. Presumably mesh to enable communication.

 

The Hse comment that the guide sets out systems and techniques that can be considered as good practice and help anyone in business meet their legal obligations.

[simsimo]

You're supposed to be 5m away from anyone operating a chainsaw aren't you? But yeah, life's much easier with 2 been in the bucket.

[Arran Turner]

Two is best , cut and chuck ..

 

 

One cuts one holds, one operates one cuts, also you can put a climber in the tree..

Just be aware of the bucket weight limits...

[born2trot]

One cuts one holds, one operates one cuts, also you can put a climber in the tree..

Just be aware of the bucket weight limits...

 

Absolutely right ...