Do you use ladders?

[Tom D]

Only for hedges... I have one of those folding ones but its rarely used on a tree.

If I'm being honest I just dont feel safe on them, I'd feel safer freeclimbing.

[Dave D]

of course!........................how else could i clean out the gutters!

 

seriously though i dont feel safe on them, but like any other piece of equipment if it makes sense and is easier then why not.

[Mesterh]

Ok I'm not laughing at anyone but how can any of you feel unsafe climbing up a ladder:confused1:

 

Do you get scared climbing stairs, using a lift

 

Seriously though,

[arbwork]

we use ladders for access into tree, not to work from . + folding step type of ladder in hedge cutting domestic situations, most not allowed on site now and need inspection / aproval to use

[Steve Bullman]

i dont see a problem with working from a ladder provided you are stropped on, and not cutting anything that you cant maneouvre to avoid clattering the ladder. i do all the time for small bits and pieces.

Edited January 17, 2010 by Steve Bullman

[jamie wroe]

ladders should only be used in 3 cases.If the 1st branch is to high to throw a rope over,if the stick is to wide to shin or proteced thats my view

[Rupe]

When is the first branch ever too high to get a line over??

[Ian C]

we use ladders for access into tree, not to work from . + folding step type of ladder in hedge cutting domestic situations, most not allowed on site now and need inspection / aproval to use

 

A big hort firm i sub to in Harrogate has large ground maintanance contracts that inc hedge cutting, he now has to have all his 5 rung step ladders numbered, tested and inspected, safe systems of work issued and each "operator" has to sign to say they are competant in there use! ...........this country is going MAD.

[Dan Curtis]

Kentec Training Centre - LADDER ASSOCIATION - LADDER & STEP LADDER TRAINING

[Ian Flatters]

Always a handy thing to have especially after lunch.