A Ladder is one of the more common items seen both at home and in the workplace.
They are used to get to heights which are not achievable simply standing.
Most people can't reach above 2.
5 meters, which explains why there is such a need to use tools to get to where you need to go.
Sure, you can use machinery to do this, but the cheapest and most effective way is simply to get a ladder.
Some ladders are just straight, whilst others are in a V shape and stand by themselves, in the open.
To start with, ensure that you set the ladder up correctly.
If there are any safety measures with the ladder, use them to their full potential.
Step ladder's need to be locked together, to prevent them from opening up.
If you are on soft soil, using a leveler will stop you from tipping over sideways when one of the legs sinks down further than the others.
Ladders are great tools, but they are very easy to injure yourself on too.
Ensure that you set them up well, and use them safely.
Never go above the top two rungs, and ensure that you don't work off one either.
They are designed to get you into a position, not to work off.
Make sure that you always have at least three points of contact, or you will find it's very easy to fall off.
If you are going above a few meters using a harness is not a bad idea, although not compulsory.
The easiest way to cause an accident with one of these is to set it up incorrectly, on soft soil or to go too high.
Take it easy, think about what you have to do and you won't ever have an issue.