Safety first: Wear a helmet and stay hydrated (hexbear.net)

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I looked up how to build a ladder and this how stuff works post was a top hit.

What the fuck is going on here. I have never seen anyone stand on a ladder like these 2 dudes. Is this an acceptable way to use a ladder????

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[-] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Harness on that ladder? No, they do not.

Edit: but, that is not an osha approved method of using the ladder and I'm pretty sure osha wouldn't approve a homemade ladder.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Looking more closely at this ladder I see the rungs are narrower on the horizontal, I guess to give more strength to the side rails. But the area for your foot appears to be 1" wide at most and possibly been rounded for a nice finish.

OTOH it looks to have been constructed on purpose to be used this way because generally ladders dont have matching rungs on each side. Presumably to discourage such useage.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

I would agree, it looks like it was made this way. I'm not saying it's unsafe, just, OSHA would probably be unhappy about it

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Finally, a comm for that one user who hand-makes longbows. This ones for you, comrade.

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