Climbing in Class A's

[3dogs]

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??

 

NO. But nor do i use risk assessment to justify not doing. my argument is not about who wears what and why, it is about the miss use of risk assessment.

[skyhuck]

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.

 

Good point, BUT they also need to know that hitting your leg with a running saw is very, very dangerous and there is a fair chance you will DIE, what ever pants your wearing.

[John Hancock]

 

 

Nice view from up there?

 

 

Meaning what? I’ve got my head in the clouds?

 

An employer who pushes his lads into and through exhaustion is treading on dangerous grounds. On a hot day, if you’re knackered – you stop work, have a rest and carry on, (no matter what type of trousers you happen to be wearing).

 

I’d rather add half an hour to the day than risk a serious accident caused by heat-stroke.

[Andy R]

I just prefer them tbh, not sure why but as they don't seem to hamper me it isn't an issue, maybe I'm just really really slow..

[skyhuck]

NO. But nor do i use risk assessment to justify not doing. my argument is not about who wears what and why, it is about the miss use of risk assessment.

 

I think you are misunderstanding the aim of a R/S, by going through the R/S procedure you are making yourself aware of the risks and the mitigation, this should mean you alter your work method and do not put yourself at risk.

[Andy R]

I think you are misunderstanding the aim of a R/S, by going through the R/S procedure you are making yourself aware of the risks and the mitigation, this should mean you alter your work method and do not put yourself at risk.

 

or..get in the van and go home...

[Dean Lofthouse]

or..get in the van and go home...

 

..and have a cup of Tea and dunk some Hobnobs, like real men..

[bob]

i am certainly a real man then dean

[3dogs]

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.

 

Its seems to me that those who wear type A feel the need to justify themselfs. Im not the most efficant climber but i don't find type C hamper me in any way, if you choose not to wear them thats fine, but lets not forget that there are those who use this site to further there knowledge. What you have posted is fine for someone of your experience but we should be looking to offer advice to those who are new to the industry, and i don't believe you would let your employees climbe and operate a saw in type A.

[Dean Lofthouse]

i am certainly a real man then dean

 

We'll get some Hobnobs then Bob and show em whats what at the getogether