2. Pruning & Trimming Not A Problem for Horticulture Company
Greencut Horticulture Ltd provide tree care and environmental services in the South East of England. Pruning and trimming
of hedgerows & smaller trees, and high canopy access makes up a large part of their workload. The Zarges Skymaster ladder
provided by Ladderstore has simplified these jobs.
“Our recent order from Ladderstore was to replace two old sets of exactly the same ladders which have been integral to our tree surgery
operations for the last few years. The Working at Height regulations 2005 had quite a significant
effect on our industry and forced contractors such as ourselves who try to ensure general
compliance, to really think about canopy access and the implications of working at height” says
Navin Sehmi, Operations Director at Greencut Horticulture.
“For the majority of the time we access and work around the canopies of trees using a rope and
harness once we have risk assessed the tree to ensure that it is safe to do so, but our ladders are
also a crucial part of canopy access as they can minimise fatigue by getting us closer to our top
anchor point with less exertion. General duties such as hedge trimming and pruning of small trees
are almost exclusively carried out on a ladder so for us, not owning a set is not even an option.
Our operatives are trained in the process of installing the ladders into trees, setting up A-frames
next to hedges and obviously work in teams to allow appropriate footing where necessary.”
The Zarges 3 Part Skymaster Ladder is six ladders in one! It can be used free-standing
(A-frame), as a trestle step, single, double or triple extension ladder, or even a stairway ladder.
In addition to using the Zarges Skymaster ladders on a daily basis, Greencut Horticulture have also adopted our Ladder Log Inspection
System to ensure they are using safe, work-ready equipment.
“We have adopted the Ladder Log Inspection System for inventory and periodic checks to ensure compliance with PUWER (Provisions
and Use of Work Equipment Regs). Ladder Log has ticked a huge box for us as it’s resolved the
issue of ensuring that ladders are safe, un-damaged and fit for purpose. In addition to this, I
have found that our operatives take greater care with our ladders as they know that we inspect
them regularly.”

3. Ladder Log has a number of benefits over other inspection systems -
• Ladder Log Ladder Inspection tags & holders cost much less than competing products
• Ladder Log Ladder Inspection tags have more inspections per insert so they last longer
• The ‘Do Not Use’ warning is on the reverse of tag so there is no need to buy additional tags - you
simply turn it around
• You can download the latest Ladder Log ladder inspection checklists & register documents for free
• The weatherproof, fully enclosed, tag holder is ideal for use in even the harshest of industrial
environments
• Tag holders come with the nylon ties to attach them to your ladders......for free.**
• The tag holder is see through, allowing a visual inspection of the area under the tag holder for
damage.
• The A4 Ladder Register & Inspection Summary folder allows you to implement the Ladder Log
system with minimum hassle.
“Purchasing from Ladderstore was very easy. A nice, well laid out website which I found to be very user
friendly, and communication post-purchase was also good. All in all I would definitely recommend (and
already have done) Ladderstore to friends and colleagues and was very happy to provide a link on our
company facebook page which I did upon receipt of our ladders.”
If you would like to find out more about our combination ladder range or would like to discuss your requirements, call Jacky on
01204 590 232 or email jacky@ladderstore.com.