Re: Need Ladder Info

[nick markowitz <nmarkowitz@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Mar 11, 4:44=A0pm, nick markowitz <nmarkow...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Mar 11, 1:16=A0pm, Jim <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > On Mar 11, 7:27=A0am, nick markowitz <nmarkow...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > On Mar 11, 12:54=A0am, G. Morgan <usenet_ab...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > > Jim <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > >If you need an extension ladder you don't open up the step ladder
> > > > >part, you just extend the extension and lean it against the wall .=
....
> > > > >or what ever.
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> > > > >Duuuuuuh!
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> > > > Nope. It's for going vertical.
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> > > I have worked off them and you are suppose to wear a harness which
> > > holds you in place My climbing harness I use to climb towers works
> > > great =A0on it.
> > > The middle section is actually very sturdy =A0when ladder is unfolded=
.
> > > I am use to climbing on all kinds of structures , towers and cranes s=
o
> > > it is not a big deal for me but for a first time user it can be very
> > > scary.
> > > they make step ladders to 14' you can rent =A0and one man lifts as we=
ll.
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> > A harness? =A0Holy crap!
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> > So you're telling me that you climb up this step ladder, tie yourself
> > to the extension part, climb to the top of the extension and when it
> > falls over, since you moved too much to one side or the other, because
> > the spread of the step ladder isn't wide enough to support a weight
> > higher than the apex of the triangle, you get the opportunity to ride
> > the whole way down to the cement without the chance of trying to break
> > your fall, cuz ...... yep, you guessed it ..... you're tied to the
> > ladder.
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> > Sounds like something out of a Dumb and Dumber movie.
>
> The ladders are very sturdy =A0and solid despite there design =A0so
> toppling is not very likely.
> That said only experienced people should be using them there not for
> an amateur to set up.

For that matter any time your over 6 ft on ladder  your suppose to
have a full harness on.
Since I do mostly industrial you follow OSHA rules  or you do not
work.
I have been on plenty of sites where they have sent contractors
packing for not following safety rules.