[GB Window Cleaning]

my ladder sliped out from under me the other day over a porch thank god so i didnt hit the ground! so if using a dodgy angle now i put a bag of sand at the base of the ladder! anyone got any more tips on ladder saftey?

are those anti ladder base slip mats anygood? im about 14 stone in weight!

thanks george

[GWCS]

my ladder sliped out from under me the other day over a porch thank god so i didnt hit the ground! so if using a dodgy angle now i put a bag of sand at the base of the ladder! anyone got any more tips on ladder saftey?

are those anti ladder base slip mats anygood? im about 14 stone in weight!

thanks george

Tips..

1) Use it correctly following ladder usage guidelines from the HSE in relation to the WAHR.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc613.pdf

2) Get some proper ladder training to assist you in knowing how to use a ladder in relation to the above.

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/training/cleaning-windows-safely.html

http://ladderassociation.org.uk/public/blma-training.jsp

[clean]

"anyone got any more tips on ladder saftey?"

Yes don`t use them and go WFP 
PK

[simon knight]

Very easy George. Don't go up ladders that are at a dodgy angle. That window being clean above Mrs Chomondeley-Smythes porch isn't worth a broken leg or worse.

"...a bag of sand..."? You lug around a bag of sand as well as your ladders, bucket etc?

F#@k that!

[paul saunders]

How about a trad pole with a wagtail on the end.

[GB Window Cleaning]

"anyone got any more tips on ladder saftey?"

Yes don`t use them and go WFP 
PK

good advice...
by the way do you ever have to use trad for 1st cleans?
and what about paint removal on glass and frames how does w.f.p handle that?
thanks. george.

[bobby p]

my tip= buy some ladder spikes george , they arent much money - keep on happy laddering, its the future of window cleaning for the majority !!!

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

Thats why I moved over to WFP lol

[GB Window Cleaning]

Very easy George. Don't go up ladders that are at a dodgy angle. That window being clean above Mrs Chomondeley-Smythes porch isn't worth a broken leg or worse.

"...a bag of sand..."? You lug around a bag of sand as well as your ladders, bucket etc?

F#@k that!

yeah good advice thanks...

and yeah a bag of snad is a ball ache to lug about, but i only use is when i feel the ladder could slip at the bottom (on slippy ground or a shalliw angle over a porch roof)

but most times i use my trad pole for dodgy windows!

[GB Window Cleaning]

How about a trad pole with a wagtail on the end.

lol 

sorry about calling you a prick

i can see now your just a comidien 

[GB Window Cleaning]

my tip= buy some ladder spikes george , they arent much money - keep on happy laddering, its the future of window cleaning for the majority !!!

yeah i might try some of those! thanks.

[GWCS]

"anyone got any more tips on ladder saftey?"

Yes don`t use them and go WFP 
PK

and what about paint removal on glass and frames how does w.f.p handle that?

Its doesn't

You use ladder correctly or alternatively use a scaffold tower, mewp etc.

[martinsadie]

my ladder sliped out from under me the other day over a porch thank god so i didnt hit the ground! so if using a dodgy angle now i put a bag of sand at the base of the ladder! anyone got any more tips on ladder saftey?

are those anti ladder base slip mats anygood? im about 14 stone in weight!

thanks george

did you try having your ladder above the window instead of on the sill,angle not as bad then,spikes are only a bonus on bad angles if you are laddering off soft ground

[clean]

"anyone got any more tips on ladder saftey?"

Yes don`t use them and go WFP 
PK

good advice...
by the way do you ever have to use trad for 1st cleans?
and what about paint removal on glass and frames how does w.f.p handle that?
thanks. george.

Paint removal on glass and frames ? who needs to do that now a days ?
PK

[bad trippy]

"anyone got any more tips on ladder saftey?"

Yes don`t use them and go WFP 
PK

good advice...
by the way do you ever have to use trad for 1st cleans?
and what about paint removal on glass and frames how does w.f.p handle that?
thanks. george.

Paint removal on glass and frames ? who needs to do that now a days ?
PK

Any good window cleaner who wants to offer a good professional service and who prides himself in his work

[Central Window Cleaners]

I use these and would never be without them.

Like them so much I have just bought 2 more sets for the lads that work for me.

I have used them at some hard angles as well and really hold well, they also take the bounce out of the ladder as you climb as well.

http://www.laddertwins.com/gallery.php

[Jonathan Spencer]

I use these and would never be without them.

Like them so much I have just bought 2 more sets for the lads that work for me.

I have used them at some hard angles as well and really hold well, they also take the bounce out of the ladder as you climb as well.

What does? No link.

I had a slip last week and fell from about 4 rungs up.  Still hurts like bugger.  Think I might get some of th stabiliser thingies which is what i think you are on about./

[Mike #1]

i have suction type safety feet fitted on mine about £30 can't fault them

[mistersqueegee]

Try Laddatec Laddalimpets. The ladder can't slide out w/ them in place.

[amayze]

I know what you mean GB - my ladder slipped on Friday. Full 13ft first floor window thankfully onto some decking.

My own silly fault, I had the custys two 3 yr old twins chatting away, I was trying to rush, just had the ladder out to far at the base.......and didn't use my ladder safe at the top. Thankfully all I did was sprain my ankle slightly. Numbed the pain with a vast amount of red wine at a wedding on Saturday. Feel great today (Mon) although yesterdays headache wasn't that great !!

Definately looking at a Rojak ladder stop now !!