What is a Tripod Ladder?

Falls from height account for the highest amount of fatalities in the workplace alone, highlighting the necessity of ladder safety.

The importance of using the correct ladder for the appropriate task and following safety guidelines cannot be overstated.

When it comes to gardening jobs like hedge trimming, fruit picking, and pruning roses or trees, a traditional A-frame step ladder simply won’t do.

Tripod ladders are specially designed for such tasks and are much safer alternatives. So, what is a tripod ladder and what makes it different?

Features of Tripod Ladders

As the name suggests, the tripod has three legs instead of four.

This design allows the ladder to create a wider splayed base and ensures all of the feet remain in firm contact with the ground, even when working on uneven terrains such as slopes, ditches and steps.

As most gardens aren’t completely flat, having this extra level of stability is a must.

The Henchman tripod includes a grab rail at the top of the ladder, which provides additional support for hands-free working or for leaning against.

In order to help prevent injuries while climbing up and down the ladder, the rung above the platform has been removed, enabling you to tuck your legs in comfortably without grazing your shins.

Our design also features the removal of the middle of the rungs, another element that can help avoid slips and falls.

Depending on the model you choose, our tripod ladder comes with one or three adjustable legs, which means you can adapt them to suit the task at hand.

So, if you need to move further into bushes or hedges to access those harder to reach areas, then a tripod really is your best option as you won’t have to strain yourself by overreaching.

Constructed with high-grade aluminium, the tripod is robust yet incredibly lightweight.

With an aluminium ladder, you benefit from durable material that doesn’t rust, as well as ease of transport and storage. Used by household gardeners and professionals alike, this is a truly versatile ladder.

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