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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: firefly123 on November 10, 2011, 08:50:08 pm

Title: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: firefly123 on November 10, 2011, 08:50:08 pm

lucky today ceaned all the tops with my pole  thought save time go round the back do the bottoms off  my a ladder big mistake it gave whey floor was slimey my own fault not paying attension bruised ribs and sore shins will allways use my pole all the time now  stay safe out there   :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: Neil Williams on November 10, 2011, 10:07:41 pm

Why not carry a small step ladder? Four feet on the ground as opposed to two.
Besides which I have never rated A frame ladders....how can 3 points of contact be safer than a standard ladder with 4 points.

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: John F on November 10, 2011, 10:12:05 pm

ever tried an a frame ladder? 10 times more stable than a 4 point.

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: stuart mc on November 10, 2011, 11:22:48 pm

a step ladder must be the worst thing to clean from, what is the chances of finding a bit of ground flat and level enough for four feet never mind two

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: AS Window Cleaning on November 11, 2011, 06:27:44 am

unlucky geezer, sorry to hear that, glad at least nothing broken. lesson learned, so easy to Take risks and think, ah it'll b ok.....

hopefully will b another 23+ years before due another one!

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: AS Window Cleaning on November 11, 2011, 06:28:42 am

unlucky geezer, sorry to hear that, glad at least
nothing broken. lesson learned , so easy to Take
risks and think, ah it' ll b ok... ..
hopefully will b another 23+ years before due
another one!

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: bobby p on November 11, 2011, 08:01:14 am

a falls a shocker, hope you feel better soon. i had a fall last year ,it woke me up and i think most people need waking up

i only allow a beer crate for downstairs work,no ladders . stretch on tiptoes or use an extension pole

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: dazmond on November 11, 2011, 08:10:32 am

I still use a single pointer A ladder usually to open a bolted gate or the odd bungalow.I've had a few falls from 1st floor windows.both times ladder slipped back and I landed on my heels.luckily I was fine.other windys not so lucky.I think it was dave morris who slipped on his pointer so your in good company!

Hope your on the mend.watch you don't trip looking up at windows when using the pole!I nearly have a few times!! ;D ;D

Regards

Dazmond

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: Tom White on November 11, 2011, 09:11:14 am

Quote from: stu mac on November 10, 2011, 11:22:48 pm

a step ladder must be the worst thing to clean from, what is the chances of finding a bit of ground flat and level enough for four feet never mind two

Agreed.  The Step ladder is the most dangerous ladder in the window cleaner's arsenal. 

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: clean on November 11, 2011, 02:55:03 pm

There`s always a first but try make it your last  ;)

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: Mike_G on November 11, 2011, 03:15:38 pm

Quote from: firefly123 on November 10, 2011, 08:50:08 pm

lucky today ceaned all the tops with my pole  thought save time go round the back do the bottoms off  my a ladder big mistake it gave whey floor was slimey my own fault not paying attension bruised ribs and sore shins will allways use my pole all the time now  stay safe out there   :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

WFP? Perhaps thats why the ladder slipped, because the floor was soaked after you did the tops

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: Matt - aquatec on November 11, 2011, 05:16:55 pm

Hi all...

Try these, very versatile and very stable.... Great when space is short and you need a bit of height to get an angle..

http://www.am-online.com/news/2011/10/18/fiat-professional-appoints-new-managing-director/29875/

Cheers

Matt

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: Matt - aquatec on November 11, 2011, 05:17:59 pm

numpty head...

Let's try agin

http://www.screwfix.com/p/multipurpose-ladder-4-section-3-rung-3-4m/59020

Try this now....

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: Mike_G on November 11, 2011, 05:26:38 pm

Quote from: Matt - aquatec windows on November 11, 2011, 05:17:59 pm

numpty head...

Let's try agin

http://www.screwfix.com/p/multipurpose-ladder-4-section-3-rung-3-4m/59020

Try this now....

I dont like the look of those at all

Title: Re: first fall today in 23 years
Post by: g.brookes on November 11, 2011, 07:43:06 pm

pointer all the way.  or you can just trad pole it.  ive got a lot of faith in a pointer