Ladder safety: Don’t be stupid like me!
A quick post on safety from an electrician group I subscribe to…
Ladder safety: Don’t be stupid like me!
Words of wisdom from an electrician group I subscribe to…
I had a quick job to do and propped a ladder against a wall, not paying much attention. Ladder slid down the wall and I smashed my face. I lost consciousness for a few seconds. Now I have stitches both on the inside and outside of my mouth.
It would have taken an extra 30 seconds to place the ladder properly but safety rules are for other people, right? It would have never happened to me except that it did actually happen to me. Stay safe, my friends. - 99cents
Everyone,
Many of us get up on ladders while working on our RVs. Always take the time to do the job safely. And let’s play safe out there… Mike
Every time I setup an extension ladder, I ALWAYS step on the bottom rung with both feet and pull the top of the ladder away, from the structure I have the ladder against, just a few inches to allow the ladder to settle. If the ladder is set on good ground, it doesn't move to the left or right. If the ladder is not on solid ground, it will want to go to the left or right but, since I only pull the ladder away only a few inches, I can push the ladder against the structure without a mishap. Simple test.
I had a friend who was installing some speakers using a 16-foot ladder. He reached too far to the side and…you guessed it. He broke a few ribs, punctured his lung, and wound up in the hospital for several days. Too many of my friends have been injured or killed by sloppy ladder practices. Be careful!