looks like a 'handy" thing, BUT what does OSHA think? and what about the ladder manuf. companies? Is the ladder tested and or rated for that type off un-supported top end use??
Pretty cool ladder product...
Not sure what the limitations are for ladder height, etc. but thought this was kind of cool: click
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Would not catch me on that :no: Like how the guy hooks his leg around the ladder rung . Am sure that pretty safe. :thumbsup:
Is a ladder structurally designed to handle that?
looks like a 'handy" thing, BUT what does OSHA think? and what about the ladder manuf. companies? Is the ladder tested and or rated for that type off un-supported top end use??
Would not catch me on that :no: Like how the guy hooks his leg around the ladder rung . Am sure that pretty safe. :thumbsup:
Not sure what the answers are. My assumption would be that it would have to meet some sort of OSHA or ANSI standards if being sold to consumers. ? Dunno. Their website says something about it being designed to rest against an object...but it doesn't look like that's how it's being advertised.Is a ladder structurally designed to handle that?
It also has a lot of side-to-side movement due to the loose fit in the hitch.
I don't believe I would use it either, but it's still kind of a neat concept.
Hooking a leg through a ladder rung like that is pretty common when you have to have both hands free.Would not catch me on that :no: Like how the guy hooks his leg around the ladder rung . Am sure that pretty safe. :thumbsup:
You wouldn't catch me on that thing with that ladder. That looks like a ladder I use at work all the time and its a bit flimsy. I'm sure its safer than leaning the ladder against the tree though.
MSRP is $579Ladder Specifications for use with the Monkeyrack:
Type 1A Industrial Grade Heavy Duty:
Type 1AA Industrial Grade Extra Heavy Duty:
- 300 pound duty rating
- Aluminum or Fiberglass
- 16’ to 40′
- Topmost point of contact required for all extension ladders over 24′
IMPORTANT:
- 375 lb. duty rating
- Aluminum or Fiberglass
- 28’, 30’ & 40’
- Topmost point of contact required for all extension ladders
Monkeyrack Products recommends that you always utilize topmost points of contact, when available as recommended by OSHA and ANSI.
Yeah, the price is a bit steep.
Make sure you pull the keys on the truck.
Until someone forgets to put that second set of "U" Bolts" on, or makes a decision they're not needed. I can see this company in litigation a lot.
That's a lot of leverage on the fulcrum when the Ladder is fully extended that's all I would be worried about.
Yes,
And it's at one point at the end of that contraption,...the load is not being spread out from top to bottom.....
B,
And it's at one point at the end of that contraption,...the load is not being spread out from top to bottom.....
B,
If you need top support.... what is that thing accomplishing.... and how many applications are there really that you can't get some top support.....
even if you have to relocate the ladder several times.... seems easier than that set-up...
and that set-up requires you can get your truck positioned.... and you have to use a heavy duty ladder....
:no::no::no:
Might be some type of repitive work that it's applicable to.... like maybe changing parking lot lights on a commercial basis.
even if you have to relocate the ladder several times.... seems easier than that set-up...
and that set-up requires you can get your truck positioned.... and you have to use a heavy duty ladder....
:no::no::no:
Might be some type of repitive work that it's applicable to.... like maybe changing parking lot lights on a commercial basis.
I really like the concept, but only with the right ladder.
Like Mr. Mountain was saying it might be a great idea for parking lot lights and fixtures. But hell if your in that business a cherry picker just makes more since.rselectric1 said:I really like the concept, but only with the right ladder.
Arborists use ladders only to enter or exit a tree, never to perform tree trimming or removal operations. There are many thousands of accidents every year caused by unqualified individuals cutting the limb that their ladder is leaning against or allowing a limb to fall on their ladder. This device may eliminate some of those hazards, but that guy should still be harnessed to the tree with a safety line at the very least. That's also an inappropriate saw for what he's doing and the chain is dangerously dull.
Cherry pickers and lifts are much more fun to play with too!:jester:But hell if your in that business a cherry picker just makes more since.
Having the ladder leaned on the part of the limb your leaving is just as bad. When you cut off part of th limb, the remining portion jumps around from the loss of weight. Ask me how I know that?:whistling:whistling:whistlingArborists use ladders only to enter or exit a tree, never to perform tree trimming or removal operations. There are many thousands of accidents every year caused by unqualified individuals cutting the limb that their ladder is leaning against or allowing a limb to fall on their ladder. This device may eliminate some of those hazards, but that guy should still be harnessed to the tree with a safety line at the very least. That's also an inappropriate saw for what he's doing and the chain is dangerously dull.
And I spelled sense wrong. Figured I would say that before the spelling Nazi's come screaming in. :laughing:
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