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Hi guys

 

i wonder whats your thoughts about using MEWP(Cherrypicker) for tree work.my employer wants me to use mewp at places where i can basically get in with. 9 out of 10 times that we cant get the thing in anywhere like peoples gardens etc,but even if i could i would prefer to climb:thumbup: so i told that to my employer but obviously H&S wants me to use the mewp.:thumbdown:

 

What would you prefer climbing or mewp if you had to choose?:001_smile:

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Hi guys

 

i wonder whats your thoughts about using MEWP(Cherrypicker) for tree work.my employer wants me to use mewp at places where i can basically get in with. 9 out of 10 times that we cant get the thing in anywhere like peoples gardens etc,but even if i could i would prefer to climb:thumbup: so i told that to my employer but obviously H&S wants me to use the mewp.:thumbdown:

 

What would you prefer climbing or mewp if you had to choose?:001_smile:

 

Climbing for me and im an old FART:thumbup::thumbup:

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i hate ivy too so i think you both right about site,task,access and depends of type of job.but i just dont feel safe on a mewp.not as much as when i climb anyway:)

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Haven't the H&S killjoys said that if you can get a Mewp to a tree that should be your method of work

 

 

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