[russ_clark]

Do not get complacent out there!
Did a job yesterday large domestic with 3 conservatories.
Lady of the manner wanted all 3 conny roofs done this time round
Just finished the first and the largest roof and went back to check how it was drying
put my set of ladders against the side wall and climbed up a few rungs lent very slightly
to remove some small debris in the gutter and they went BIG TIME!
Ended up on the deck with both legs trapped.After a couple of mins of big pain I realised
I could move them both.Managed to get up and limp back to my truck.
Was feeling sick with the pain and sweating even though it was bloody freezing.
Had some cold water and sat in the passenger seat then fainted.
Awoke by the lady of the manor asking if I was OK she saw on her CCTV I had my legs out
of the motor and hadn't moved for a while!!
Scary to say the least.
I am nursing badly bruised shins and a very black big toe??
Yes I am wfp and only use ladders for access and conny roofs,etc
was trad  for a few years so not a novice
So the warning is be careful out there or you could
have a nice couple of plaster casts or worse!

[Ian101]

couple of big vodkas / jd's / tonight and u will be sorted 

[Pope vader]

even the slight use of ladders is dangerous.

[colin purewater]

Sorry to hear that mate hope you mend quickly

Get your self some A" frame ladders from b&q for that type of work
No chance if the going on you, a star buy when working on  your own,

P.s sound like a broken toe to me pain full

[bobplum]

Do not get complacent out there!
Did a job yesterday large domestic with 3 conservatories.
Lady of the manner wanted all 3 conny roofs done this time round
Just finished the first and the largest roof and went back to check how it was drying
put my set of ladders against the side wall and climbed up a few rungs lent very slightly
to remove some small debris in the gutter and they went BIG TIME!
Ended up on the deck with both legs trapped.After a couple of mins of big pain I realised
I could move them both.Managed to get up and limp back to my truck.
Was feeling sick with the pain and sweating even though it was bloody freezing.
Had some cold water and sat in the passenger seat then fainted.
Awoke by the lady of the manor asking if I was OK she saw on her CCTV I had my legs out
of the motor and hadn't moved for a while!!
Scary to say the least.
I am nursing badly bruised shins and a very black big toe??
Yes I am wfp and only use ladders for access and conny roofs,etc
was trad  for a few years so not a novice
So the warning is be careful out there or you could
have a nice couple of plaster casts or worse!

this kind of thing can put you off for life..............how much for the round

get better

[russ_clark]

make me an offer :

[Llaaww]

make me an offer :

I will get things goin at £50

[russ_clark]

make me an offer :

I will get things goin at £50

no wonder you give your location as fast lane

[pikeman]

Had a nasty fall last thursday no ladders involved. the owner had dug a hole out ready for the building inspector to come out and cofirm it was deep enough for a garage only about 3 foot square but quite deep . my left leg went down damaging all the ligaments, still working but really painful. So even wfp accidents can happen. maybe i should have gone trad. 

[russ_clark]

I'll get it in first
'should have gone to spec savers'

hope u have speedy recovery mate

[GB Window Cleaning]

hope you mend quick mate and take care in the future! all the best. george

[pikeman]

cheers lads

[alanwilson]

hope you're ok matey

do you think you passed out because of the pain or do you think you may have bumped your head?  If its the head get it checked out.

[russ_clark]

cheers alan
it was with the pain

[Klean07]

My son did a similar thing a few months ago. We were both doing a conny roof. I was at front working from step-ladders and he was working from the side off my ally ladders when all of a sudden he disappeared!! Crashed onto patio. Shook him up  it did. Bruised and grazed his arms and legs!!

[AS Window Cleaning]

sorry to hear that mate. toe definitely sounds broken, have u been to docs ah all? if not maybe you should...

glad wasn't worse, tho still bad enough. thanks due warning, hope your back up and cleaning soon. scary damage that can be done, even from low heights.

[DeLuce]

Thanks for the warning reminder, I hope your feeling better soon mate.
    As regards working from height, this can even include being on the ground as was the case with Pikeman (nasty that mate), the dreaded unexpected hole   causing the height danger. So keep your eyes peeled 

[Ian Sheppard]

Hope you better soon. 

[A & J Owen Window Cleaning]

hope you ok mate its easy done mate

[LHill]

Russ you're probably the only employer who ever cared about my safety when I was working for you (and that I respect you for), you made sure I used the rojak on the polished floor.

Hope you ok mate.