A Man Cage

[Spurry]

This project came about because of the lack of security felt by standing in the bucket of the machine to prune trees.
The machine is an Avant, made in Finland, and not (yet) seen about much in the UK. Avant, of course, do advise against humans standing in machine buckets.
This is the stand-in cage made to wisk you up to 3.3m with a feeling of safety.
Pete

[SwarfnStuff]

Pete, Anything that keeps you  safe has to be a good thing. If you can still do the job intended, well, kinda makes sense that would be the best of both worlds. I have seen safety taken to such a level that the particular machine was almost impossible to operate. Your Mod seems practical, safe and now, to paint it to match the machine?? Or Fire truck red so the trees can see you coming? 

[steampunkpete]

standing in the bucket of the machine to prune trees

As nobody (at least anybody I know) has kit like that for gardening, I assume this might be a workplace.  I'm sure that you are speaking theoretically here as standing in the bucket would be a clear breach of the WAHR 2005. Big fines can, and do, result.

I would advise you to engage a specialist to inspect your modification. You don't go into detail, but you could easily put yourself outside of LOLER 1998. If you intend to use the rig in that configuration on a routine basis you may have to modify the lifting arrangements on the vehicle for example. Apart from the legal aspects, you may find that in the event of an accident (G forbid) your insurers will not bail you out, leaving you a huge personal financial liability.

[Spurry]

I appreciate your concern, but this is not a workplace as such. My understanding of the relevant legal angle is that a private person can do what they want, within reason. You might also take a dim view of my top-handled chainsaw, as I am not a 'trained' arborialist either.
Having got to my (OAP) age with all my fingers and toes intact it's a bit late to start worrying about the Elves and Safely lot. 
Pete

[steampunkpete]

You are quite right, the legislation applies to work places and work activities, not what a private individual (i.e. one who takes no money for the activity) does within the confines of their own premises.

As for the "Elves and Safely lot" that's my job in the nuclear industry; I'm one of the Design Elves that makes sure that everybody, including the public, stays safe.

I've seen somebody fall from two stories; it was a pregnant woman who fell through no fault of her own. I saw the aftermath and hope never to see such a thing again. If only the "Elves and Safely" Regulations had been followed ... I've also seen the aftermath of carelessness with a stack of unsecured gas cylinders; it left one dead and four seriously injured. Another case of if only the "Elves and Safely" Regulations had been followed ...

It's great to see you making an effort.

Stay Safe.

[Spurry]

Stay Safe.

You can rest assured that I will certainly do my best. 
Pete