Climbing in Class A's

[Pete Mctree]

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.

 

Point taken, but as I posted previously I sujest the use of trousers such as SIPS freedoms which have have all around protection on the lower leg

[Andy R]

Point taken, but as I posted previously I sujest the use of trousers such as SIPS freedoms which have have all around protection on the lower leg

 

good trouser, I had them last time out and they wore very well.

[3dogs]

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.

 

I agree, however heat was the factor for the consideration of wearing type A trousers, so from this we must asume that the assumption is that type C trouses offer greater protection when operating the saw. The procedure of making ourselves aware of the risks and mitigation should be there regardless off what type of ppe we wear.

[skyhuck]

The procedure of making ourselves aware of the risks and mitigation should be there regardless off what type of ppe we wear.

 

As the protection is different the mitigation SHOULD be different.

[3dogs]

As the protection is different the mitigation SHOULD be different.

 

so are you saying there is more than one safe way to operate a saw within the tree?

[skyhuck]

so are you saying there is more than one safe way to operate a saw within the tree?

 

As I have only ever worn type A my work method reflects that

 

Others may feel their work method requires MORE protection

Edited April 14, 2009 by skyhuck

[Heads up]

what ever PANTS your wearing.

 

Trousers man trousers! Pants will offer no protection against chainsaws:001_tongue:

[3dogs]

As I have only ever worn type A my work method reflects that

 

Others may feel their work method requires MORE protection

 

I would like to think that someones choice of clothing should'nt effect there work method:001_smile:

[High Scale]

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.

 

Head in the clouds? No, Ivory tower. Working for a corporation is one thing, rules, guidelines are adhered to for the very real possibility of prosecution if they are not, the private/contractor sector is and can be very different.

[Timber Tom]

Ok... I think thats answered my original question

 

 

Anyone tried these new stretchair gladiator class a's? What the difference over the normal ones?

 

Tom.