Just FYI I have been posting videos for a few years now. We are in the midst of a family emergency. I had this footage and chose to post something that would be interesting to some people especially since I can’t take time at the moment to do my normal content. I appreciate you watching but encourage you to check out the other videos to get a real feel for what our channel is about. God bless and Merry Christmas 🎄
Two handy tools to have Sean! Ladder stabilizer and screw driver kit are both great tools to have! Thank you for sharing and also continued prayers for your wife and family! God bless my friends!
I am a victim of a fall from a ladder. This device is only part of the equation from preventing falls from ladders that kill and seriously injure thousands of people each year. The materials shown in this video seem to be profit driven for an unnamed vendor and only address one component of ladder safety. Below is what really needs to be done. A fall in April 2016 that put me into the hospital for three months and will suffer from the fall for the remainder of his life due to traumatic injury to the left side of the body with nerve, muscle and tendon damage. Everyone probably gives little thought when climbing a ladder and we've probably heard the saying “It's as easy as falling off a ladder”. That statement is quite true. And what goes up, must come down is another true statement. However, we have the ability to dictate how we come down from the ladder; either safely or via a fall. The latter part can be deadly. That last step can be a Lulu with dire results. Did you know that falls in the United States are the leading cause of unintentional death nationwide? And 43 percent of fatal falls over the last 10 years have involved the use of a ladder. In the work place, about 20 percent of the fall injuries have ladders involved, whereas in the construction industry, about 81 percent of the fall injuries involving ladders required treatment in hospital emergency rooms. According to a Consumer Product Safety Commission report, it sheds some concerning statistics regarding the number of ladder related accidents in this nation. Those statistics indicate that thousands of people are injured while hundreds are killed resulting from falls from a ladder. In the United States, over 90,000 people go to a hospital emergency room as a result from injuries sustained while using a ladder. Over 700 occupational related deaths have resulted from falls and account for about 15% of occupational related deaths. OSHA has indicated that virtually all accidents using a ladder could be prevented if individuals paid attention to the equipment condition and how it was being used via proper training. Over the last decade, injuries resulting from using a ladder have increased by more than 50%. Half the accident ladder related injuries involved individuals carrying something as they climbed. Approximately 50 percent of the ladder related deaths are attributed to head injuries. Bone fracture accounted for 32% of ladder related injuries. There are several types of ladder accidents that can be grouped into different categories. Each of these accidents are completely avoidable if we pay attention to some basic tips. Many of us use the wrong type of ladder. Many of us use ladders that can not tolerate our weight. Let's face it, lot's of us are over weight and when we put on those pounds, our weight can easily surpass the rated capacity of the ladder. The excess weight can cause the ladder to fail and we end up being injured. Also, we often use ladders that are not appropriate for the job due to their insufficient height. Using a ladder that is too short is a recipe for an accident. And often times, a ladder will be placed on another surface to extend its reach to obtain the necessary height. Again, this is another recipe for disaster. 3 Many times we use ladders that have some sort of damage or are worn out. After a few years of use, ladders do wear out after being put though the stress of people climbing up and down them. Stress fatigue can occur in the material the ladder is made of and can fail and break over time. This type of failure can result in serious injury. Keep in mind that ladders are like the medications you take. They have a shelf life, expiration life or whatever you want to call it after a couple of years if used regularly. And even if the ladder is new, it should be inspected prior to each use to make sure it does not have any damaged to it. If damaged, the ladder should be either repaired to manufacturer's specifications or replace it. Ladders are easily replaced. But, you, are not so easily replaced. Human error is by far the leading cause of ladder related accidents. Do not use a ladder in any manner that deviates from what the manufacturer designed the ladder to do. Never try to lengthen the ladder. When climbing a ladder, always maintain three points of contact. Always get down from the ladder to move it. Ladders should be placed on firm level ground. Nor should the ladder be placed in front of a door that is unlocked or not guarded or blocked. A good practice in using a ladder is to have a second individual hold the ladder as you climb and to ensure it has proper footing as you climb. Here s a summary of safety tips. 1 Don't climb ladders if you are feeling dizzy, tired or are prone to losing balance. 2 Do not climb ladders during stormy weather that have high winds. 3 Always wear shoes with good slip resistant soles. Shoes that have leather soles are not a good choice for use with a ladder. 4 Always inspect the ladder before use. If a ladder is damaged, missing parts or feels wobbly or rickety, it should not be used. 5 Use the correct ladder for the job. Do not use a ladder that will not hold your weight. The ladder's weight rating should be more than what you weigh. 6 The ladders length should be sufficient to reach the job. You should never stand on the top rung of the ladder to accomplish a task. 7 Always place a ladder on firm, smooth level ground and avoid slippery surfaces. 8 Only one person on the ladder at a time. 9 The ladder should never be placed in front of a door that is unlocked or not guarded or blocked. 10 Always maintain three points of contact on the ladder which means one hand and two feet or two hands and one foot always in contact with the ladder. 11 Use towlines to convey materials so that the climber can utilize both hands while climbing. Never carry materials while climbing. 12 Avoid sudden moves while climbing. Climb slowly. Keep your belt buckle (stomach) between the ladder side rails while climbing and performing work. Never overreach or lean to the side on the ladder. 13 ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR POSITION ON THE LADDER BEFORE MOVING. 14 ALWAYS LOOK DOWN TO SEE WHERE YOU ARE IN RELATION TO THE GROUND BEFORE MOVING UP OR DOWN ON THE LADDER. LOST CONCENTRATION WHILE ON A LADDER WILL LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. IT ONLY TAKES A BREAK IN CONCENTRATION FOR A SPLIT SECOND FOR AN ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN.
@@jarmstrong2843 I am thankful you survived your fall. The information you posted is very valuable and I appreciate you doing so. Hopefully my video will at least get people thinking and your comment will help them stay even safer.
Just FYI I have been posting videos for a few years now. We are in the midst of a family emergency. I had this footage and chose to post something that would be interesting to some people especially since I can’t take time at the moment to do my normal content. I appreciate you watching but encourage you to check out the other videos to get a real feel for what our channel is about. God bless and Merry Christmas 🎄
Two handy tools to have Sean! Ladder stabilizer and screw driver kit are both great tools to have! Thank you for sharing and also continued prayers for your wife and family! God bless my friends!
Thanks so much Marty! Y’all have a wonderful weekend!
I am a victim of a fall from a ladder. This device is only part of the equation from preventing falls from ladders that kill and seriously injure thousands of people each year. The materials shown in this video seem to be profit driven for an unnamed vendor and only address one component of ladder safety. Below is what really needs to be done.
A fall in April 2016 that put me into the hospital for three months and will suffer from the fall for the remainder of his life due to traumatic injury to the left side of the body with nerve, muscle and tendon damage.
Everyone probably gives little thought when climbing a ladder and we've probably heard the saying “It's as easy as falling off a ladder”. That statement is quite true. And what goes up, must come down is another true statement. However, we have the ability to dictate how we come down from the ladder; either safely or via a fall. The latter part can be deadly. That last step can be a Lulu with dire results.
Did you know that falls in the United States are the leading cause of unintentional death nationwide? And 43 percent of fatal falls over the last 10 years have involved the use of a ladder.
In the work place, about 20 percent of the fall injuries have ladders involved, whereas in the construction industry, about 81 percent of the fall injuries involving ladders required treatment in hospital emergency rooms.
According to a Consumer Product Safety Commission report, it sheds some concerning statistics regarding the number of ladder related accidents in this nation. Those statistics indicate that thousands of people are injured while hundreds are killed resulting from falls from a ladder. In the United States, over 90,000 people go to a hospital emergency room as a result from injuries sustained while using a ladder.
Over 700 occupational related deaths have resulted from falls and account for about 15% of occupational related deaths. OSHA has indicated that virtually all accidents using a ladder could be prevented if individuals paid attention to the equipment condition and how it was being used via proper training.
Over the last decade, injuries resulting from using a ladder have increased by more than 50%. Half the accident ladder related injuries involved individuals carrying something as they climbed. Approximately 50 percent of the ladder related deaths are attributed to head injuries.
Bone fracture accounted for 32% of ladder related injuries.
There are several types of ladder accidents that can be grouped into different categories. Each of these accidents are completely avoidable if we pay attention to some basic tips.
Many of us use the wrong type of ladder. Many of us use ladders that can not tolerate our weight. Let's face it, lot's of us are over weight and when we put on those pounds, our weight
can easily surpass the rated capacity of the ladder. The excess weight can cause the ladder to fail and we end up being injured.
Also, we often use ladders that are not appropriate for the job due to their insufficient height. Using a ladder that is too short is a recipe for an accident. And often times, a ladder will be
placed on another surface to extend its reach to obtain the necessary height. Again, this is another recipe for disaster. 3 Many times we use ladders that have some sort of damage or
are worn out. After a few years of use, ladders do wear out after being put though the stress of people climbing up and down them. Stress fatigue can occur in the material the ladder
is made of and can fail and break over time. This type of failure can result in serious injury. Keep in mind that ladders are like the medications you take. They have a shelf life, expiration life or whatever you want to call it after a couple of years if used regularly. And even if the ladder is new, it should be inspected prior to each use to make sure it does not have any damaged to it. If damaged, the ladder should be either repaired to manufacturer's specifications or replace it. Ladders are easily replaced. But, you, are not so easily replaced.
Human error is by far the leading cause of ladder related accidents. Do not use a ladder in any manner that deviates from what the manufacturer designed the ladder to do. Never try to lengthen the ladder. When climbing a ladder, always maintain three points of contact. Always get down from the ladder to move it.
Ladders should be placed on firm level ground. Nor should the ladder be placed in front of a door that is unlocked or not guarded or blocked. A good practice in using a ladder is to have a second individual hold the ladder as you climb and to ensure it has proper footing as you climb.
Here s a summary of safety tips.
1 Don't climb ladders if you are feeling dizzy, tired or are prone to losing balance.
2 Do not climb ladders during stormy weather that have high winds.
3 Always wear shoes with good slip resistant soles. Shoes that have leather soles are not a good choice for use with a ladder.
4 Always inspect the ladder before use. If a ladder is damaged, missing parts or feels wobbly or rickety, it should not be used.
5 Use the correct ladder for the job. Do not use a ladder that will not hold your weight. The ladder's weight rating should be more than what you weigh.
6 The ladders length should be sufficient to reach the job. You should never stand on the top rung of the ladder to accomplish a task.
7 Always place a ladder on firm, smooth level ground and avoid slippery surfaces.
8 Only one person on the ladder at a time.
9 The ladder should never be placed in front of a door that is unlocked or not guarded or blocked.
10 Always maintain three points of contact on the ladder which means one hand and two feet or two hands and one foot always in contact with the ladder.
11 Use towlines to convey materials so that the climber can utilize both hands while climbing. Never carry materials while climbing.
12 Avoid sudden moves while climbing. Climb slowly. Keep your belt buckle (stomach) between the ladder side rails while climbing and performing work. Never overreach or lean to
the side on the ladder.
13 ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR POSITION ON THE LADDER BEFORE MOVING.
14 ALWAYS LOOK DOWN TO SEE WHERE YOU ARE IN RELATION TO THE GROUND BEFORE MOVING UP OR DOWN ON THE LADDER. LOST CONCENTRATION WHILE ON A LADDER WILL LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. IT ONLY TAKES A BREAK IN CONCENTRATION FOR A SPLIT SECOND FOR AN ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN.
@@jarmstrong2843 I am thankful you survived your fall. The information you posted is very valuable and I appreciate you doing so. Hopefully my video will at least get people thinking and your comment will help them stay even safer.
Your ladder is backwards
LOL I noticed that.