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ladders are not dangerous ???? << Warning
« on: March 02, 2011, 12:26:21 am »
For those who think ladders are not dangerous.

I have just lost a good freind today that said the same thing ladders are not dangerous, less than 10ft off a ladder, he leaves 5 kids with no dad!

he died a few hours ago from head injurys so when thinking you know it all and you are safe on ladders think again, remember accidents do happen and they could happen to you.

Be clever and work safe!


Ian
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supernova77

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« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2011, 12:39:30 am »
Really sorry to hear about your friend Ian :(

Andy
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prestige cleaners

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Re: ladders are not dangerous ???? << Warning
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2011, 01:41:29 am »
Condolences to you and his family. Rip.
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ian1972

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Re: ladders are not dangerous ???? << Warning
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2011, 06:35:47 am »
What part of country that pal?
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Paul Coleman

Re: ladders are not dangerous ???? << Warning
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2011, 06:41:45 am »
Quote from: Window Washers on March 02, 2011, 12:26:21 am
For those who think ladders are not dangerous.

I have just lost a good freind today that said the same thing ladders are not dangerous, less than 10ft off a ladder, he leaves 5 kids with no dad!

he died a few hours ago from head injurys so when thinking you know it all and you are safe on ladders think again, remember accidents do happen and they could happen to you.

Be clever and work safe!


Ian

So sorry to hear of your friend Ian.
I do know how easily it can happen.
A guy I know had a serious head injury some years ago due to a fall.  It didn't kill him but it stopped him working for a while and slowed him down - including his speech.  He's younger than me but had to pack up work completely a couple of years ago.  This was all the more poignant because it happened barely half a mile from where I live.
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JSMC

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Re: ladders are not dangerous ???? << Warning
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2011, 07:18:21 am »
i reckon it will be compulsory to wear head gear soon enough when on ladders. BT guys and sky guys are doing it already i am sure.
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Nathanael Jones

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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2011, 07:49:10 am »
Deepest condolences Ian.
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gr cleaning solutions

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Re: ladders are not dangerous ???? << Warning
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2011, 08:10:43 am »
Sorry to hear about your friend also really feel for the kids
         Gavin
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Johnny B

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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2011, 08:22:14 am »
Deepest condolences to you, and his loved ones.

John.
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Llaaww

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« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2011, 08:48:17 am »
I am sorry to hear that you have lost your good friend.

Thanks for the warning.

I would like to add a further bit of advice.

I used ladders safely for many years before starting with wfp. I still carry ladders for the rare occasions that I still need them. Since going wfp 4 yrs ago, I have had three near misses and slips with my ladders, compared to the 1 that I had in the previous 18.

I have decided that over the time that I have been using wfp I have lost the edge of the awareness that you need when using them. It is easy to think that you are well able to use ladders safely, but from experience, I have learned that without regular practice, something is lost and they do seem to become a hazzard/accident waiting to happen.

WFP boys take extra care on the rare occasion that you use ladders.

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Jake Kelly

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« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2011, 09:37:25 am »
So sorry to hear that, i think i speak for us all when i say that our thoughts and best wishes are with the relatives and most of all the children.

It just shows, mistakes can be made, and things need to be taken more seriously.
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Rick Ward

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« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2011, 10:08:00 am »
I know of a local window cleaner dying a couple of years ago; a mate of mine died falling off a roof; someone else I know can hardly walk after shattering his ankles- I do trad but I guess there's alot to be said for wfp when you sit back and think. I also have worked on oil platforms abseiling (blasting etc) and everyone says how dangerous it must be yet there has never been a recorded death from it anywhere in the world (when following rope access techniques) yet nobody ever says how dangerous window cleaning must be  to me and I've been at it 20 yrs
So sorry to hear about it Ian, my heart bleeds for the poor kids
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Window Washers

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« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2011, 12:33:03 pm »
if this post just makes one person think just a little more than it has done it's purpose.

Thanks for all the messages guys.

Ian
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A & J Owen Window Cleaning

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« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2011, 02:10:59 pm »
Very sad indeed.
Makes you feel like telling those customers who don't like wfp to get lost. Your safety is more important than keeping every single person happy
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Jista

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Re: ladders are not dangerous ???? << Warning
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2011, 04:33:20 pm »
Quote from: Window Washers on March 02, 2011, 12:26:21 am
For those who think ladders are not dangerous.

I have just lost a good freind today that said the same thing ladders are not dangerous, less than 10ft off a ladder, he leaves 5 kids with no dad!

he died a few hours ago from head injurys so when thinking you know it all and you are safe on ladders think again, remember accidents do happen and they could happen to you.

Be clever and work safe!


Ian

So sorry m8 :-(
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MNWC

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« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2011, 05:04:42 pm »
Really sorry Ian

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prestige cleaners

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« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2011, 05:15:14 pm »
re llaaws point, i too use ladders 1% of the time (gutter cleans) but ive started wearing a helmet, i still know when im up there, that if i fall off, im still going to either break an arm, leg, or back, so it still scares me. cant wait to get a guttervac.
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J.D

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« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2011, 05:20:13 pm »
Hi folks. Nat at ACS cleaning forum just highlighted this on the forum! This really hits home, we all take ladder work so much for granted & sometimes forget how lethal working with ladders actually is! I rarely use my ladders now, since going WFP, but ill remember this when i do next use them! RIP
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Dave66

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« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2011, 06:12:35 pm »
they should be banned..end of
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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2011, 06:30:32 pm »
Quote from: Dave66 on March 02, 2011, 06:12:35 pm
they should be banned..end of


its impractical to ban ladders, but I think you should be licensed to use them!
Sorry to hear about your friend Ian, thoughts go out to his friends and family.



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