Hey Everyone,
Do you know why you shouldn’t take risks with ladders? Well read below to find out.
Ladders – they are a versatile tool. Used properly a ladder can become the ultimate working companion whether you enjoy DIY or your job requires the use of a ladder.
When used correctly ladders can make a DIY job at home a far easier task and in some ways, a ladder that has given good service is more likely to be used to take a risk.
When using a ladder it is of vital importance that the job is properly assessed to ensure that firstly using a ladder is a better option. If you are working at height for most of the day or you require a larger working area at height then a scaffold tower is likely to be your better option. Secondly, it is important that the ladder you are intending to use is actually long enough for the job intended. The clips in the video clearly show the risks that people have taken with a ladder and many of these people have taken nasty tumbles which could have ended up far worse. Never ever be tempted to stand on safety rails of stepladders or the very top rung of a ladder. Always use a ladder for a proper purpose and not for carrying out stunts which often end in tears – quite literally!
When used correctly ladders can make a DIY job at home a far easier task and in some ways, a ladder that has given good service is more likely to be used to take a risk.
When using a ladder it is of vital importance that the job is properly assessed to ensure that firstly using a ladder is a better option. If you are working at height for most of the day or you require a larger working area at height then a scaffold tower is likely to be your better option. Secondly, it is important that the ladder you are intending to use is actually long enough for the job intended. The clips in the video clearly show the risks that people have taken with a ladder and many of these people have taken nasty tumbles which could have ended up far worse. Never ever be tempted to stand on safety rails of stepladders or the very top rung of a ladder. Always use a ladder for a proper purpose and not for carrying out stunts which often end in tears – quite literally!
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