Don't Make This Mistake With YOUR Ladder
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
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Roger talks about ladder safety after a recent tragedy on a site he was working at.
In this episode, we see Roger using the Werner Leansafe X3 Fibreglass Combination Ladder and the versatile Hunter Ladder from Ladder Safety Devices. We also see his neat ladder seat, which isn't unavailable, so you'll have to borrow Roger's.
A few weeks ago, I was working on a site where somebody died by falling off a ladder. I had gone to collect some thermal boards and he told me he would give me a hand to unload. When I got back he was in intensive care and shortly after that he was dead, the victim of a brain haemorrhage.
The fall was from just over 2 metres. The ladder was set against a plastic gutter on a single-story building. Nobody should ever put a ladder against a plastic gutter, but on a low-rise building, many do it because the perceived risk is low.
I could easily get sidetracked here talking about the nature of risk but the bottom line is that we are often in the most danger when we think we are safe. If there is a risk of falling don't just leave it to chance do something to mitigate the risk.
It is a common misconception that you cannot work from ladders. It is certainly true that you should only do limited short-duration jobs from a ladder, and you should have three points of contact with the ladder, so that probably means one-handed jobs. It follows that there is not much point hanging onto a ladder if it is able to move.
Stopping a ladder moving can be done in many different ways. You can get a bloke on minimum wage to stand on the bottom rung. Personally, I have never had much faith in ladder footers, they tend to get bored and start texting or looking at passers-by.
I can well remember having a casual labourer who was given to smoking a joint while making phone calls when he should have been looking after the bottom of my ladder. If the choice is between him and a bag of sand, give me a bag of sand any day. Better still give me a ladder stabiliser.
Avoid ladder accidents with our ladder safety video, we don't want to read the headline 'worker dies in ladder fall'.
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Great advice... I ALWAYS ALWAYS... say two things... ok job is done don't blow it now by gettin hurt and #2 rule, NEVER EVER work tired. Get down and solve it tomorrow.
How true .... there's always tomorrow .
Good advice .
"Awkward positions create dangerous conditions"
- Vancouver Carpenter
Whenever I feel like I'm at the point of overstretching, this guys words ring in my ear.
Another tip: often ladders are used to clear gutters. People normally carry a bag up and fill it. This is very dangerous as the sack fills. The best way is to use a plastic shopping bag. You fit it on the top of the ladder rails so the plastic bag hangs behind the ladder. This means it's tucked away and as the weight of it increases it makes the ladder more stable!
I'm a fan of Roger's seat - fatigue is a real issue.
Speaking as someone who recently fell off a ladder I can attest to the sensible advice you are offering. I got caught on on the two second job rule. I should have set my ladder out as if I was working all day but I just wanted to lop off one forgotten branch from one of my trees. I did not take the time to get the kit sorted and paid for it. I used my short lopper instead of my long one so I over reached and I had my ladder braced against something that was not as stable as anticipated and was not fixed to anything and when I went to far up the ladder over tilted and game down with me on top of it. I week off work just because I was too lazy to follow the normal rules of play.
My friend asked me to come over later to hold a latter whilst she does something on the roof; Logic and the law of physics tells me that if weight at the top of the ladder over balances, me holding the bottom might not save her from a fall. So I watched this thinking I would not learn anything but not so! Thank you for this useful video!
I note typing error, of couse I meant "ladder"
"Do nothing quickly." Wonderful advice.
Apart from getting ready to go home.
Words to live by 👍🏼
Sounds like the council!
Huh,time is money buddy 🤓
We say the same thing as "haste makes waste"..
Here in Australia many/most homes have corrugated iron roofs - I learned a GREAT tip from a satellite dish installer recently - always ensure your ladder protrudes above the gutter or roof by 2 rungs and also secure the top by strapping it to a piece of angle iron securely screwed to the roof. Only snag - you obviously need to ascend to secure it, but, at least you’re doing that focused on safety and not while distracted.
Wow, spot on, exactly what Im going to be doing for the first time myself, and Im a 58 yr old Grammy.. One story, really stuffed gutters. Have common sense, but no technical experience or help. Thank God for the decent youtube tutorials. Thanks, all the real life examples help the info register. Ladders are dodgey, esp extensions. Dang, that seat is cool
Well, are you alive?
Cheers buddy, you have saved me a hospital trip. I got a ladder which has been sat in the garden for the past two years. Didn’t fancy putting my hand in my pocket but after watching this, I will invest wisely
I can't help but notice all the ladders set up in your video are rotated such that as you move your feet between sections, you have to step in as you come down which of course is a safety issue as you will be expecting the rung to be in a certain place from memory. I observed a fireman recently extend a two section ladder and then he flipped it 180 degrees over so that as you are descending, the next section is jutted out instead of recessed in which is safer.
I will put this into practice. Thank you @brianstevenson2228 for sharing this observation.
You may have just saved my life Roger, as I am up and down a ladder cleaning gutters on a very uneven terrain quiet regularly, and its so easy to think near enough is good enough. So hearing your reminder in that its how you land rather than how high you fall that is the determining factor has possibly been that final wake-up call I needed.
Thanks for taking the time to make this Rodger, great tips pal. I'm up and down ladders a fair bit. Sometimes you don't quite realise how dangerous it can be, bless you. Learnt a few new things today 😊
Great tips! I always put my heavy tool boxes on the ground at the bottom of the ladder in a big line so if the bottom of the ladder goes to slip out it will have heavy tool boxes stopping it from moving. It just gives me that extra peace of mind.
Really apreciate the video! Seen a nearly death- fall, so I know how important safety is! Really good advice to never do things in a hurry!
Thank you very much for taking the time to produce this video. It is very apparent that you care about people and for their well-being. I will definitely take to heart your recommendations.
Thank you Juan-Carlos. Yes it is no joke when you fall and it affects your family. I am glad if you keep it in your head.
Your tips were more helpful than any of the other non UK videos. Now just to find the illusive video on how to raise a 2 section 10 foot ladder single handedly.
What a great video. I've had a ladder for a couple of years and felt to scared/ill informed to use it but after your video I felt really safe following all the tips you presented so well.
Excellent and sound advice to all. Experience and long time skills speak millions. Thanks for telling all in accident prevention. “A life skill trainer not a life taker!”
Great video! I always scour RUclips for tips and tricks before I do anything I’m not familiar with. I usually find a mishmash of somewhat good advice. Your video was fantastic from start to finish. Thanks so much for taking the time to post it.
If I don't do all I can to secure my ladder, I get nightmares !
As a young apprentice decorator, I could 'shoot up' a 35 foot ladder without a care. Now hurtling towards retirement, I get all wobbly above first floor window height. To the extent that I have to employ another to do gables, etc, - I just can't do these higher jobs anymore.
Also, when I first started, I saw a chap break his leg slipping off the second rung of a step ladder !
This is really useful information this has helped me as a young apprentice become more confident on a ladder 10/10 video.
Managed to get a hold of these ladder seats today ( 2nd hand), what a great accessory. I only heard about them via your video, so thanks for the great information and tips.
Did you outbid me on Ebay? I was after those because loads of people want them and I leant mine to somebody and it was lost.
@@SkillBuilder Yeah, must have been, tried them out today and as you said, they were great.
great video buddy! when it comes to safety, there should be no compromise and you should be proud that this video just maybe has saved a life, or at least a leg or two.
Thanks for this I have learnt quite a lot. Getting ready to go up 8 metres to look at the roof condition.
Great info!! Every accident I've been around, especially on a ladder, could have been avoided with a little time spent on setup. No rushing on a ladder!
Thanks very much mate. I am sure this video will save lives and prevent many injuries.
that ladder seat is a brilliant idea
Thank you Roger . I know its an old video but really useful and sobering . ..just about to go clear the gutters about 6 metres up and just re-educating myself before I attempt it again. many thanks.
Thank you for this video. Very sobering to realize even a small fall can have tragic consequences. I learned a lot.
It's never too late to learn from someone with experience of what might happen if things should go wrong .
Good advice from a man who knows .
Wow these are great life saving tips, nobody has taught me about these before!
simple ,gentle ,wise.Perfect.
Wow. Great points. Especially the side stabilizers.
Great video and advice, love the safety aspect and those ladders and seat are great.
Thank you for your time creating this video sir. I truly am sorry for your loss.
i love your videos man! they're very instructional and skillful..god bless you.
Cheers Mr bisby. Really appreciate you sharing this.
Truly enjoyed your video. Very sobering. Learned a new word today. Bloats. Much nicer word than what I normally use. Thank you.
A very good guide full of common sense tips. Thank you
great info TY , i heard a spinal surgeon say that most serious / permanent spine injuries are caused by getting bucked off a horse & falling off a ladder so thx again for the safety info' !
Great advice as always. Love the ladder seat too
Thank-you Roger for uploading such a considerate video. Work safe and good health to you.
Regards
John Kerr
This may be the best youtube video on ladder safety, great job.
This one is good too : ruclips.net/video/n28tYo5T1Po/видео.html&ab_channel=EssentialCraftsman
thank you for this - fantastic video - love your passion for safety
Excellent video. Only yesterday I rested the ladder against the guttering. I had a stand at the bottom so it felt very stable but it did cross my mind that plastic gets brittle so maybe it wasn’t the best thing to do. I’m wiser thanks to your tips.
I have a health and safety training and consultancy company and enjoyed this video well done
Thanks John. If we can work together let us know. We are always interested in collaborations.
Good stuff Roger...one point about that vertical line manufacturers put on ladders, it can sometimes be tricky judging that because the angle of the ladder distracts your eye...
So i took the bubble section from an old spirit level and set it into a piece of wood so it reads true at 75° when you hold it on it.
Another option is to set the ladder up using the 1:4 ratio and glue the bubble, which is normally set in plastic, to the inside of the stile so it reads true.
I originally done it so my apprentice knew when the ladder was right
Good idea thanks for sharing it
@@SkillBuilder I've done this also (before I saw this), I used a scaffolder's spirit level and cable tied it to the wood triangle. On second thoughts I no longer cable tie it as it's not necessary and that way I can check that the ladder is vertical in the other plane.
Great video on ladder safety...It is terrible that people abuse and loose their lives. Thank you for your input Roger.....
Excellent advice, certainly makes you think, thanks Rog !
Absolutely a good advice. it sounds that he is an expert in using ladders. well done.
Great video, very helpful. That ladder seat is genius!!
Roger, it would've been a privilege to work for you in my work years. Thank you!
Really great video. You pointed out tips i did not hear in other videos
Fantastic video,showed me a few things I never even thought about.
Cheers. 👍
Hi Roger, excellent video - sorry to hear about that poor chap. I have fallen twice from a ladder, stupidity in my case. I'd like to see more safe handling videos, it's always good to be reminded of safety. Thanks
Iain. To be fair it was stupidity in the case of the bloke who died. Mobile phone related.
Great video on ladder safety, prevented me from taking stupid chances.
This is so true..... i fell off a pair of steps at about 6 foot high, actually getting leaves out of gutter around garage door. Fortunately i did not hit my head, but the bruises i had down the whole of one side of my body was shocking. Took about a week for all to develop but i looked like i had been hit by a truck. And i knew the steps were wobbly when i went up, but being only a few feet i didnt give it a thought......
Thanks for this video... The most valuable kind of content!
Hi, I'm a tree surgeon and I have used ladders for a long time, I agree with everything you said, however we have to inspect our ladder each time we use it and put a GTG ( good to go) slip on it. I'm not sure if that applies in the building trade but it may be worth checking.
Great chanel,
Mark
This video is amazingly useful and excellent.
4:52 those "stays" are called stabilisers, by ladder safety devices.
I've seen them on ladders used by fire departments....
you have the best ladder safety video on RUclips I will be working on a two story house and this video will come in as a lifesaver thanks a lot my name is Abu and I am in the United States Kansas City Missouri
Thank you Abu and I hope you stay safe. Please do what you can by liking and sharing this video. Too many people find out the hard way.
Great tips and very practical advice. Strange how few people mention that scenario with the ladder twisting - it is something that I have noticed that can happen too. Sorry to hear about your colleague. Thanks
Thanks Johnny B. There is a lot to think about when working at heights.
The problem is that if you are knocked out the brain hasn't finished buffering that 2 seconds of information from just before the accident. If nobody sees it then people assume is was a sideways slip, as indeed it can be. It happened to a roofer friend of mine a couple of weeks ago. He put a ladder on a plastic gutter and away it went in a split second he was on the ground wondering how he got there . He is now in hospital and his career is probably over. I would never do that. A ladder stay placed above the gutter onto the roof will not slide sideways even if you try to make it.
Watched this after purchasing a set, great advice 👍
Only just seen this. Thanks Roger. Brilliant advice as always 👍
Have you seen my version?
This guy is intelligent and believable. Thanks for the video.
sound advice and very well narrated, watched all of it. Thanks....
Thanks, I am pleased with the way this video has been received. Safety is not an easy thing to sell.
Great safety advice, thank you.
Two thoughts.
If you are resting the top of the ladder on a window sill - then you should know there is usually a kerf cut under it. This is useful for having a good grip sometimes.
It is true resting a ladder on a gutter is a poor idea. But sometimes you won't have the correct position because resting it higher means side reaches to a gutter and resting it lower means being too far up and reaching over. My solution is to first wedge the ladder top under the gutter and against the fascia. Then put slight pressure by moving the bottom feet to find the natural position that suit them. This is a stable way to position a ladder.
Third thought - you didn't mention ladder mitts or ladder socks - they are probably the option most people will chose to prevent sliding or marking walls.
Good advice Roger..... Thanks🇬🇧 😊
I own an old building with 11.5ft ceilings. This is a brilliant video!
Cheers,love the ladder seat.Nice video
It is so nice to see someone talking about safety, because quite honestly, I do not get paid enough to afford my death. I have a job coming up that is 3 storeys up to clean out a commercial dryer vent using reverse air pressure. I'm nervous about it because you know how hard it can be to control pressurized air with one hand. would be nice if had that seat you showed but wont happen in time
Don't take chances. You might find a cherry picker easier or you can tie the ladder and hook yourself up with a harness. I use a harness a lot.
No Bull just solid advice.Thank you for sharing.
It's gravity as a general rule, my uncle fell off a flat roof about 2.5m, died from injuries, God rest his soul. 😢
Always remember where you are at any height, never get complacent.
Well done for the vid. 💯
Great vid, great advice. Thanks for sharing.
Another option for 3 points, is to place the ladder close to one side of the work point. Use a top offset to move the ladder out, and the top rung above the work point, then pass one arm through the ladder, so you're 'hooking' the rail in the crook of the elbow. You can have 2 hands on a drill and the 'elbow hook' is the 3rd point. It only works with the work position close, but outside the ladder rail.
Great video and advice, thank you!
Really good stuff. I'm no expert but I'm considering a fall protection kit. These seem to hold the ladder in position and then allow the user to clip on to it. Nothing would be as comfortable as that seat though!
Excellent video on ladder safety.
thanks for the cautionary advice
some great advice !! love the ladder seat !!
I too have have done a simple little job, got on a 6' ladder reached over to pull a piece of tin on a roof over in its grove, only 5' ft off the ground.The ladder flew away and i busted my elbow on some rocks, chipped off a piece of bone and tore up my biceps ?
Had to go to a specialist for surgery, coat $22K laid up for three weeks?? So, yes it can happen ,so please stay in the ladder rungs and don't reach out to pull something over.. Very good tips, Thanks
Wow. I have cleaned my gutters several times reaching out at 22 feet in the air with a rock under one side helping to make the ladder even on uneven ground. The ladder lies against the gutter because the danged stabilizer doesn't reach the roof from over the gutter! So, the gutter could collapse, I could torque the ladder, or maybe I slightly torque the ladder and it slips off the rock, the ladder slips and I fall. I wear a helmet, but falling 20 feet wouldn't be good even with a helmet.
Footing a ladder, if I can get access with the van, I move it so the bottom of the ladder is against one of the wheels and that prevents anyone bumping into and knocking the ladder. I've seen window cleaner ladders along the main street just waiting for pedestrians to bump into them, no base support at all.
good advice
Excellent ladder safety video.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video Roger.
+Black and White Soup
Glad to do it. I have since learned that low level falls kill lots of people.
Great VID !
Outstanding informative video. Cheers pal. Learned a lot.
Glad to help
"I've even had one who was smoking a joint!" lol
Can hardly get more unsafe that a fatty....smoking a phatty ....
Great video. Well worth watching.
Hey Roger,, Thanks for sharing this video. Good tips
After watching this video I realise I'm one very lucky fella to still be alive aftrr the way I've abused my ladder over the years.
1 example had me stretching across, and almost hanging off plastic guttering with 1 foot on the ladder to re paint an awkward piece of facia board on a 3 tier ladder 😣😮.
Another stupid thing I used to do which makes me shriek is instead of forking out on a roof ladder I would run a baton from the gable end roof top into the top step of my ladder to use as a kind of home made death scaffold device.
Learn from this great video chaps 👍
Cheers
wow you reckless man.
Good advice from Roger. However, I avoid ladders as there are too many hazards! Most work I see performed on houses these days is not done on ladders but on towers and scaffolding.
Very good refresher.
Thanks Roger - I have some ladder work to do and this has boosted my confidence.
Thank you very much. I've seen someone years ago falling from a ladder. Didn't die fortunately, but it was frightening. The ladder slipped and the guy fell off and hurted his nose and who knows what other things. Stay safe.
I'll echo the comment "Do nothing quickly". I had two fellow firefighters fall from ladders. One died, the other seriously injured. A good way to obtain the correct angle is to stand at the base of the ladder and the most convenient rung would be at a comfortable arms length from you. Also, try tying the ladder to the structure about mid way to prevent ladder bouncing. Be SAFE.
I once tied a ladder through my bedroom window to a heavy desk.
I had a ladder do the 180 flip on me a few years ago when I was in the process of demolishing a small garage. I didn’t fall far but I did land on my back on top of a small pile of bricks. I was lucky not to have broken my spine. The worst part was the rollicking I got from my wife who couldn’t understand why it happened cause as she says, I am usually the most safety conscious person she’s ever come across. Just goes to show, it only takes a moment’s lack of concentration and it can all go t*ts up. As an ex BT engineer, I’d spent many years working up high ladders so was no stranger to them. Sorry to hear of your friend’s death. I count myself very lucky that day not to have ended up the same way! 👍🏻
Hi Jon
Your comment is a good example of what can happen and it should help others watching this video. I am glad you got away with it.
Superb and humorous video.
Sobering thoughts Roger. Thanks for the reminder, it's so easy to be complacent when working at height.
+Zed Man
You are right we all know what we should do. I sometimes hack out masonry without eye protection all because I can't be bothered to walk out to the van and pick up the safety glasses. Then I think;How far would you walk to save one of your eyes? I don't think I could put a figure on it. 10,000 miles? no question.
+Skill Builder yep totally agree .
You really put it into perspective and needs to be said more often.
Love the information, thanks! That seat would be awesome to have! 👍👏👍👏
Thanks John
When we have a production model we will show it on the channel
Brilliant video have taken a tumble of step ladder exactly as roger said don’t remember about it lucky not hurt bad except my pride.
pride comes before a fall