Safety and efficiency in tree pruning with work platforms
September 26, 2023 | Isabella Mittermair
This is particularly applicable when ladders are no longer adequately dimensioned for the respective height or if the legally required work safety cannot be guaranteed during use due to wet weather, insufficient stability or inadequate breakage resistance.
Various different types of work platforms can be used for tree pruning, depending on the specific requirements and conditions on site. Commonly used equipment in gardening and landscaping are:
- Truck platforms
- Trailer platforms
The truck-mounted work platform can be independently transported to the desired location with a valid driving licence. Benefit from this unique flexibility of use in gardening and landscaping, and save on rental and transport costs.
Work platforms offer added value and greater safety during tree pruning:
- Avoid accidents during tree pruning with personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PFPE) attached to the work basket
- Protect skilled personnel and material against falling branches through high lateral reach of the jib
- Save time through maximum mobility
- Cost savings through efficiency – no time-consuming positioning of ladders
- Tree pruning is possible even in wet weather
- Independent transport to the place of use (B or C category driving licence depending on model)
