Quote from: Johnny B on November 15, 2010, 10:11:04 pmNot sure on that one to be honest Mike.Both methods have their risks, ie trad - danger of falling off ladder; WFP - someone could trip over the hose. Risk assessments would be required in either case.As I said, I am trad, and although I am far from fallible, I am very, very careful and risk assess every time I move the ladder. I have had several falls in the past, fortunately in each case without the need to seek medical attention. This is why I now constantly risk assess. I therefore fully appreciate that ladders can be dangerous, but only as dangerous as the person using it. If I had a fall from mine and I got hurt, I would take full responsibility, as no one has forced me to climb it. If I went WFP, and lost control of the pole and it clonked a passer-by on the head, would this make this method safer to use? In my case, it would probably not. I am built like Hercules before the sand was kicked in his face, so I would probably not have the physical strength to operate a WFP set-up. I can handle a ladder and bucket OK, so I will stick with that and accept full responsibility for whatever damage I cause using trad methods. John. The bits in red speak for themselves when put together.The bit in green:-If you can lift a ladder you can lift a pole.You sound like a man who has fired an arrow into a barn door and who has painted a target around it. I.e. You subconsciously believe "I want to stay trad so I will start from that point and everything else must fit that premise."
Not sure on that one to be honest Mike.Both methods have their risks, ie trad - danger of falling off ladder; WFP - someone could trip over the hose. Risk assessments would be required in either case.As I said, I am trad, and although I am far from fallible, I am very, very careful and risk assess every time I move the ladder. I have had several falls in the past, fortunately in each case without the need to seek medical attention. This is why I now constantly risk assess. I therefore fully appreciate that ladders can be dangerous, but only as dangerous as the person using it. If I had a fall from mine and I got hurt, I would take full responsibility, as no one has forced me to climb it. If I went WFP, and lost control of the pole and it clonked a passer-by on the head, would this make this method safer to use? In my case, it would probably not. I am built like Hercules before the sand was kicked in his face, so I would probably not have the physical strength to operate a WFP set-up. I can handle a ladder and bucket OK, so I will stick with that and accept full responsibility for whatever damage I cause using trad methods. John.
be careful its a bit icey out there,would i lie to you?