Ladder

[helpsy]

Looking at getting possibly a 3 section ladder...what height would you go for and any accessories?

 

[helpsy]

Is it generally ok leaving your ladders on the roof of your vehicle overnight or is it a bad idea?

 

[Roger Welton]

Height depends on what sort of houses you tend to work on. I have a 12m (iirc)

Stand offs are useful

I only put them on roof when I need them as it kills fuel economy.

 

[helpsy]

How about leaving them on the van overnight?

 

[Roger Welton]

Occasionally but locked to roof rack

 

[Dickie]

Of course 'Working at height' H&S rules state nothing over 2M high without a scaffolding or harness.

 

[Mike Jackson]

No they don't.

 

[lame plumber]

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/735/pdfs/uksi_20050735_en.pdf

have a look at schedule 6 to prove that Mike is right

 

[Plum Bob 66]

Of course 'Working at height' H&S rules state nothing over 2M high without a scaffolding or harness.

Read working at height regs 2005 amended by HSE.

 

[Plum Bob 66]

Anyway back to ladders not that we would ever digress.

 

[woodytheplumber]

I got mine ex sky go to about 10 m and a cat ladder and a fiberglass step ladder all for a great price never had to go any hire than 10m and its very rare I have to use all 3 extensions a lot of the tile I leave the third section on the van!

 

[tamz]

Of course 'Working at height' H&S rules state nothing over 2M high without a scaffolding or harness.

Aye right Richard, i wonder what type guys dropped all those copex's without owning a roof ladder! Changed days indeed:lol:

Back in the real world you are allowed short term working from a ladder unless you work for one of the big corps who ban even the likes of hop ups because they are terrified of claims are us.
A 3.5m triple extension will go to about 8.5/ 9m which is more than high enough for anyone. If you need to go higher get a pilots license. A decent one will cost around £150

Btw i've had a ladder on my van roof for over 30 years and no one has touched any of them but then again the locals know it would cost them dearly.

 

[Dickie]

Changed days indeed, some sites you can't go on anything higher than a hop-up.

 

[Dickie]

No they don't.

Well Mike, with the greatest respect. If you could stand up in any court of law after someone had fallen of a ladder above 2M & convince them you're right good luck to you. Working from ladders is now a complete minefield!!

Most companies will not permit employees to work from ladders now. Personally I think it's all H&S gone mad. I know one company that were sued for £12K by an employee that fell from a pair of 5steps!!

 

[kris]

Hey guys have any of you seen or own the mechanism frames that lower your ladder down to a manageable height down the side of the van?????