Best Ladders for Electricians?

[h901]

Hi
Looking to buy another set of ladders soon and was wondering if there are ladders that people recommend.
Cheers

 

[telectrix]

ladders don't slip if you put them up right.

 

[The Ghost]

Ladder Accidents In The UK - http://www.laddergrips.com/ladder-accidents-in-the-uk

show that around 48,000 people a year in the UK now attend hospital Accident and Emergency departments following a ladder accident....

The main reason for ladder accidents is the ladder slipping generally due to users overreaching or because the ladder is not properly secured.

 

[HandySparks]

... no one cares if HandySparks going up a ladder in a less safe way as long as the job is done.

I care!

The most serious accident I've had doing this job is falling off a short step ladder placed insecurely. Cut my hand open by landing on a flower pot.

I take ladder safety seriously. I'll use some rubber pads designed for the job to level up the footing if required, and I'll avoid it completely if the surface is slippery due to moisture, frost or algae. Occasionally I'll get someone to stand with both feet on the bottom rung to add some extra grip.

I always wonder at the uselessness of someone 'footing' a ladder by just standing at the bottom and resting a foot on the bottom rung.

More stuff:

Don't steady that ladder it's more dangerous - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1456513/Dont-steady-that-ladder-its-more-dangerous.html

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg455.pdf

 

[The Ghost]

Well there is nothing to stop you putting an eye bolt in and securing to that unless the customer does not want such in their wall.

 

[sparksburnout]

I'm sure Mr and Mrs "just had a new extension" is going to love it when the spark turns up and shoves an eye-bolt in their lovely new brickwork just to stick a security light up? Get real.

 

[Barry White]

I'm sure Mr and Mrs "just had a new extension" is going to love it when the spark turns up and shoves an eye-bolt in their lovely new brickwork just to stick a security light up? Get real.

I agree its OTT but sky engineers have to do it now as standard.

 

[sparksburnout]

Are they the same numpty's that run the cable in guttering? Not surprised they fall off ladders.

 

[tomspark93]

I had a ladder slip from underneath me on some decking a couple of years ago. My shins took a right bashing but I still
Managed to hold on to my drill on the way down:mkungfu: I always make sure they are well footed now and if on decking I screw a piece
Of timber down to act as a stop. Its balancing act especially in the domestic market.

 

[7029 dave]

Wooden or carbon.?

 

[sparksfly]

Hi
Looking to buy another set of ladders soon and was wondering if there are ladders that people recommend.
Cheers

I use 3x9 rung Alu combination ladder to EN131 standard which has a wide stabiliser bar one end. I sometimes use it self supporting, which has been really handy in large stairwells, the odd very large house!! and as an A frame. i did not go for the high end range which were very heavy. Sorry i cannot remember the make...labels long gone.
PS...expanding foam in the rungs and silver spray paint and/or car filler kills wind drag & noise.

 

[HandySparks]

Ladder Accidents In The UK - http://www.laddergrips.com/ladder-accidents-in-the-uk

show that around 48,000 people a year in the UK now attend hospital Accident and Emergency departments following a ladder accident....

The main reason for ladder accidents is the ladder slipping generally due to users overreaching or because the ladder is not properly secured.

Having seen the above website, I bought a pair of these Ladder Grips. Good timing, as I recently needed to lean an aluminium ladder against a uPVC fascia, which I normally would have avoided. I thought that the soft rubber face on these grips really improved the feeling of security on the ladder.

Home - http://www.laddergrips.com/

 

[sparksburnout]

Blimey the improve ladder safety by 350%. They must be out of this world, well, the mathematical one anyway!!

 

[Toblerone]

I agree its OTT but sky engineers have to do it now as standard.

I think the term 'engineer' is flattering them. They're on a par with meter monkeys.