Climbing in Class A's

[3dogs]

but if the heat is the risk, wearing lighter trousers would be the last option, if the work had to be done at that time. By conducting a risk assessment other options should have been sort first such as more breaks extra fluid intake etc. etc. or dare i say it the use of a mewp which would eliminate exertion.

 

I love the way people use risk assessment when it benifits there personal requirments. but then moan when it suggests techniqus that they do not favour. I would surgest that if people dont like wearing type C or just favour type A then just say so. I wear type C because i understand the benefits they offer and dont cast judgement on those who choose not to wear them.

[Andy R]

I have been climbing in C's for years. Don't have any issue with heat/sweat/rubbage or the like...am I speshul?

[3dogs]

I have been climbing in C's for years. Don't have any issue with heat/sweat/rubbage or the like...am I speshul?

 

oh yes! but you are not alone:001_tongue:

[Dean Lofthouse]

I have been climbing in C's for years. Don't have any issue with heat/sweat/rubbage or the like...am I speshul?

 

Can't be working hard enough Andy

 

What really makes me laugh is there's so much emphasis on you must wear type c's or type a's or this that and the other and the most vital area of all is exposed, ie the torso.

 

It's a load of bollocks, I know the risk I'm taking by not wearing a chainsaw jacket, I also know what risk I'm taking wearing type C's, it's personal choice.

[John Hancock]

If your fatigued whilst working in the heat, you should stop working, find a shaded area and rest. (As the HSE recommends).

 

Wearing just front protection would make little difference and bring little benefits, compared to the increased risk and reduced protection.

[skyhuck]

but if the heat is the risk, wearing lighter trousers would be the last option, if the work had to be done at that time. By conducting a risk assessment other options should have been sort first such as more breaks extra fluid intake etc. etc. or dare i say it the use of a mewp which would eliminate exertion.

 

I love the way people use risk assessment when it benifits there personal requirments. but then moan when it suggests techniqus that they do not favour. I would surgest that if people dont like wearing type C or just favour type A then just say so. I wear type C because i understand the benefits they offer and dont cast judgement on those who choose not to wear them.

 

Who has "cast judgment"

 

Risk assessments are about reducing risk, NOT removing it all together.

 

Using your argument, you will ALWAYS use a MEWP.

 

Do you wear a jacket with protection??

Edited April 14, 2009 by skyhuck

[High Scale]

If your fatigued whilst working in the heat, you should stop working, find a shaded area and rest. (As the HSE recommends).

 

Wearing just front protection would make little difference and bring little benefits, compared to the increased risk and reduced protection.

 

 

 

I love the first part of your post, try doing that with some of the firms I have worked for.

 

 

Nice view from up there?

[3dogs]

Can't be working hard enough Andy

 

What really makes me laugh is there's so much emphasis on you must wear type c's or type a's or this that and the other and the most vital area of all is exposed, ie the torso.

 

It's a load of bollocks, I know the risk I'm taking by not wearing a chainsaw jacket, I also know what risk I'm taking wearing type C's, it's personal choice.

 

 

I dont believe there is alot of emphasis on wearing type C, I do believe that all the newbees on this site should be encouraged to wear type C until they have the knowledge and experience to make that decision of there own backs.

[skyhuck]

Can't be working hard enough Andy

 

What really makes me laugh is there's so much emphasis on you must wear type c's or type a's or this that and the other and the most vital area of all is exposed, ie the torso.

 

It's a load of bollocks, I know the risk I'm taking by not wearing a chainsaw jacket, I also know what risk I'm taking wearing type C's, it's personal choice.

 

Spot on Dean !!

 

PPE is only a way of trying to stop evaluation from doing its thing.

 

Life is a dangerous business and none of use get out alive.

[Pete Mctree]

If your fatigued whilst working in the heat, you should stop working, find a shaded area and rest. (As the HSE recommends).

 

Wearing just front protection would make little difference and bring little benefits, compared to the increased risk and reduced protection.

 

You all sound like sheep. Perhaps the guidance from the HSE is shortsighted.

 

 

Type C trousers has 3 significant negatives.

 

1. Heat - wrapping a quilt around your legs in anything other than actic condions is going to induce overheating issues

 

2. Movement - there is a deffinate restriction in natural movement that has a detrimental effect on work positioning and also adds to the fatigue factor alongside overheating

 

3. The false sense of security gained by wrapping yourself completely in balistic material.

 

 

I have noticed that on the whole those that are championing type C are either in training/assesors or in positions where there employers insist on there usage.