Tim Mitchell wrote in message news:
Christian McArdle writes


Could anyone advise me on the safe angle a ladder should be at for
working on the outside of the house?

Whatever you do, don't climb up such a long ladder without someone
stabilising at the bottom, or one of those stabilising contraptions. Falling
off ladders is one of the most common forms of accidental death.

It is better to tie off the top of the ladder to an eyebolt fixed to the
house. The person at the bottom can really only stop the ladder bottom
sliding away from the wall. If you start to fall sideways they can't do
much (been there).

I've always though if that happens, wrap arms round the sides, take
your feet off and slide down. But... unless you actually practice it,
its unlikely to happen IRL.


Regarding where to get them from, I got mine from Wickes. They are only
"DIY" standard and are priced as such but are fine for occasional use.

Its quicker to make your own than it is to go collect one. And you can
make it fit the storage area perfectly. Are there any BSs regarding
ladders?


Regards, NT