In agricultural and horticultural settings, improving the efficiency of high-place work like harvesting and pruning, and preventing fall accidents are major challenges. The stability of a ladder is what determines safety, especially in fields with a lot of uneven or sloped ground. This article explains the key points for selecting a tripod ladder and the correct procedures for setup and inspection, based on agricultural labor accident data from Vietnam and international standards. Furthermore, it will introduce, with specific examples, the durability of different materials, measures against corrosion in tropical climates, and how to use accessories to increase work efficiency. This is a must-read guide for farm managers and work leaders who want to achieve both safety and productivity.

As of 2022, the total area of fruit orchards in Vietnam reached approximately 1.22 million hectares, showing steady expansion at an average annual rate of 6.2% over the past 10 years. The export value of fruits and vegetables hit a record high of 5.6 billion USD (2023), and the government plans to expand the cultivation area of 14 key items to 960,000 ha by 2025 and over 1 million ha by 2030. The demand for high-place work is expected to continue to increase, creating a need for ladders that combine durability and safety.

Source: Fruit & Vegetable Annual Report 2023 – Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Source: An Introduction to Vietnam Fruit Market – Viego Global

Source: Vietnam focuses on 14 types of fruit trees, exports to exceed $5 billion – NatureHydro

In a recent survey of 1,171 rice farmers in the northern province of Thai Binh, 17.5% had experienced an accident in the past six months, and 37.1% of those were fall accidents. In orchards and greenhouses, the ground is often soft or sloped, and the following three points pose significant risks when using a tripod ladder:

When the ladder surface becomes wet after a squall, the friction coefficient drops from 0.5 (when dry) to 0.3, increasing the risk of slipping. JIS S1129 allows for a maximum working load of 100 kg and a sway of 1/100 or less, but non-compliant products are still frequently found on site. Ladder selection and daily inspection are the foundations of ensuring safety.

Source: Occupational accidents among rice farmers in Northern Vietnam – Scientific Reports

Hasegawa’s tripod ladder for agriculture and horticulture, the “TLR Series,” is designed for stable use even on sloped or muddy ground. The maximum working load is 120 kg, exceeding the JIS standard, while the body weight is kept down to 5.6 kg (for a 6-ft / 1.8 m model), allowing it to be carried with one hand even by women or the elderly.

The top of the ladder comes standard with a multi-purpose hook for hanging harvesting shears or a smartphone. In a work cycle time analysis, it reduced the number of ascents and descents per tan (approx. 992 sq. meters) of fruit picking by 12%. All functions comply with ISO 14122-3 and JIS S1129 and are consistently produced under Hasegawa’s internal ISO 9001:2015 certified process.

Source: TLR Series Product Catalog – Hasegawa Kogyo

Source: Technical Data – Tripod Ladder TLR

Source: FRP Ladder Safety Specification – Hasegawa Kogyo

Under the slogan “HASEGAWA Quality, no matter where the factory is,” Hasegawa operates with a unified Quality Control procedure across its four factories (2 in Japan, 1 in China, 1 in Vietnam). The Vietnam factory has established a three-stage gate system that adds proprietary standards to international ones, fundamentally preventing the outflow of defective products.

The final inspection defect rate for fiscal year 2024 was 0.012%, approximately 1/4 of the industry average (0.05%). The Vietnam factory has obtained ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, and is scheduled to acquire ISO 45001 in the first half of 2026. All products are laser-marked with a QR code for traceability, allowing users to check the manufacturing lot and inspection results with a smartphone.

Source: Ladder maker Hasegawa Kogyo scales the heights of fashion and functionality – The Worldfolio

Source: JP10 Hasegawa Vietnam Co., Ltd. – Supporting Industry Show 2018

We offer a custom order system that allows for the customization of leg length and number of rungs in 0.1 m increments to match the diverse conditions of farms and greenhouses. We process approximately 1,800 custom orders annually, with an average lead time of 14 business days.

Custom Order Examples

All models come with a 1-year free repair warranty and a lifetime supply of spare parts. Within Vietnam, we guarantee on-site inspections within 48 hours, and in fiscal year 2024, a total of 3,200 people attended our free safety training courses (compliant with JIS S1129 & ISO 14122). In April 2025, we released the dedicated app “Hasegawa Care,” which provides automatic inspection schedule notifications and one-click parts ordering, reducing the rate of missed inspections by 42% and shortening repair lead times by 58%.

Source: Hasegawa Tripod Ladders – Silky Store NZ

By focusing on three key elements—level adjustment with telescopic legs, high-strength materials, and daily inspections—fall accidents involving tripod ladders can be significantly reduced. Hasegawa’s “TLR Series” achieves both safety and productivity with a load capacity exceeding JIS/ISO standards and prompt on-site support. First, please take advantage of our free on-site assessment + demo unit loan. Detailed materials and contact information can be downloaded now from the official Hasegawa website.