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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Stripes View Post
    two ladders with a plank of wood running between them gives you a good platform. PITA though when you have to carry it around. I used to use this which was very handy to have and didn't take up much room. Makes life much easier, even for 2 metre high hedges.
    http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_...%26+Scafolding
    I like the look of the Mighty Plank. Looks handy and lighter than a plank of wood to drag around, and also adjustable to 4m
    I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather.....not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car!!!

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    I was trying to find that hedge trimmer we all agreed that the OH & S side might have been a problem. Ride on lawn mower suspended from a crane cutting the top of a hedge.
    It was posted on here somewhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stripes View Post
    two ladders with a plank of wood running between them gives you a good platform. PITA though when you have to carry it around. I used to use this which was very handy to have and didn't take up much room. Makes life much easier, even for 2 metre high hedges.
    http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_...%26+Scafolding
    its against wh&s practices to put a plank between 2 ladders, the ladders arent wide eough at the base, you should use proper trestles.

    you should also( imo) charge a premium price for the danger of working at heights.

    ive been doing roof work for 11 yrs now, and altho im very experienced, the other day i was about 6 foot off ground (my feet) and the hedge swayed in the wind,

    cos i was looking at the hedge, it seemed to me i was swaying too, and felt dizzy and to tell the truth , i almost rocked the ladder over, i reckon.

    working at heights can KILL you , be careful of it, and either charge a heap big price, or leave it for someone else to do

    or like the guys said hire a cherry picker or proper height access gear, and make the customer pay for it.

    personally i wont use a step ladder bigger than 8 foot (where the max height your feet are off the ground is 6 foot - cant use last 2 steps)

    be careful guys, heights kill.

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    This is what I was looking for.Lawn-mower-crane-hedge-trim.jpg

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dazz1 View Post
    Hi Guys, Had to trim a 6 meter high hedge the sides are no problem becouse i have a extendable multi tool.
    the problem is when doing the top the hedge trimmer atachment dosn't reach the center from both sides, so the center of hedge has bits sticking up all over phe place!
    any ideas?
    Get a scaffold...
    I got a photo of a good scaffold system for you see if I can find the photo..

    Yep last trip to Bali took this photo maybe you could build something like that?? lol
    IMG_2409.jpg

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by AJD Mowing View Post
    Get a scaffold...
    I got a photo of a good scaffold system for you see if I can find the photo..

    Yep last trip to Bali took this photo maybe you could build something like that?? lol
    IMG_2409.jpg
    hmmm might get a sore neck see if I can fix it

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    see if this is better
    IMG_2409.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redeye View Post
    I've got ladder racks on on my ute incl. the front which I've used when I could get up close for hedging, pruning
    Just put the ramps for the ride on up there and away you go, classic look from customers especially the elderly ones ..don`t fall lol
    ....Nothing like a good whipper....

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    If it a cypress you might be able to climb it from the inside. Cypress you can always put a ladder against it and it will spring back. Hope you're making really good money...you only get to fall hard once.

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Wyadra View Post
    If it a cypress you might be able to climb it from the inside. Cypress you can always put a ladder against it and it will spring back. Hope you're making really good money...you only get to fall hard once.
    Yep look at molly goes to show can happen to anyone hat and all....
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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dazz1 View Post
    Looks like a small cherry picker might be the go next time!
    Don't think much of swinging a hedge trimmer around purched on a ladder.
    So how did u complete it?
    Cheers Fred.

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fred's mowing View Post
    Rob, is that a fiberglass jobbie?
    I picked one up a while back, boy was it heavy! but great 4 electrical hazards, so i hear
    Also he would struggle with that on a 6m high hedge to get over the top.
    He would need a min of 4.5, & then it depends on how wide the hedge is.
    Thats why I was asking him all the questions.
    Cheers Fred.
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    Pardon me pun on the last post but if you are going to get up a ladder then be prepared for problems. Falls from ladders make up a big part of OHWS claims. Want to be on the wrong end. Put your blokes on a big kick arse ladder
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wyadra View Post
    If it a cypress you might be able to climb it from the inside. Cypress you can always put a ladder against it and it will spring back. Hope you're making really good money...you only get to fall hard once.
    Well well now, my days at the christian brothers college must have paid off with all my prayers. I have had 1 hard fall from 4 mtrs with a very badly sprained wrist only!! And a ladder which broke my fall which I can credit for me still able to type this

    And I must say that while doing the T&Tag for many large companies anything to do with ladders was very strictly followed and documented. Spot on Bluey

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bluey View Post
    Pardon me pun on the last post but if you are going to get up a ladder then be prepared for problems. Falls from ladders make up a big part of OHWS claims. Want to be on the wrong end. Put your blokes on a big kick arse ladder
    Yep. Way too easy to fall.
    http://www.indmowing.com.au/forum/showthread.php?10287

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