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The Fascinating World of Ladders
There is more to the humble ladder than you may think. Most households have them, under all that junk in the garage, or propped up in a cupboard, and yet little thought goes into what are quite fascinating tools.
Ladders are one of the oldest tools still used by humans today. The humble ladder is right up there with cooking utensils and axes and their use dates back at least over 10,000 years. They have been depicted in Mesolithic rock paintings and show early man using ladders to reach honey and fruit.
Without ladders, many of the world’s greatest monuments such as the Pyramids of Geza couldn’t have been constructed and even today, it would be incredibly difficult to build anything without a ladder or two.
Across the globe they are to be found in every culture. From bamboo scaffold in Asia to rope ladders in Peru, they are propped, hung and climbed everywhere.
The world’s largest ladder is owned by the coastguard of San Fransisco, They have rope ladder they call the ?debarkation ladder’ that spans an incredible 320 feet (100 metres)!
And most of us will have had to use a ladder at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, not too many people give them any thought which is why every year, thousands of people are injured climbing ladders.
Ladders are incredibly useful but they are can also be dangerous if they are used incorrectly or they are damaged.
It is always important to use the correct ladder for the task in hand. If you need to reach a ceiling then a step ladder will be required, while if you need access to a roof, an extendible ladder will be required.
Whatever is the case, all ladders should be checked before its used. A damaged ladder can cause serious injury if it slips or breaks whilst you are climbing it. Always ensure there are no warps or bends in the metal. If it is a wooden ladder ensure there are no cracks or splits in the wood and that the rungs are sturdy. If any sign of damage is spotted you shouldn’t think about using the ladder and its time to buy a new one.
It is far better to buy a new ladder will be safer and will probably pay for itself in saved hospital bills.
About the Author
Richard N Williams is interested in ladders, extension ladders and step ladders. Please visit us website if you are interested in buying a ladder or other types of ladders.
Can anyone help me in so blonde for the PC, just got rope ladder attached to each one speaking, what next?
Use the Max string scale.
