How to Climb A Ladder, Dismount, & More Tips

Summary by Krater

The host addresses comments on a previous ladder safety video, demonstrating how to properly shim a ladder, orient feet, safely transition from a ladder to a roof, dismount, and carry an extension ladder.

From the video

Answers: How do you safely use an extension ladder, transition to a roof, and carry it?

• ladder safety
• extension ladder shimming
• ladder foot orientation
• ladder-to-roof transition
• dismounting a ladder
• carrying an extension ladder

What it concludes

• Digging down one side of an extension ladder with a form setter is better than shimming the other side.
• Ladder feet should be oriented to get full bearing on a flat surface while digging into dirt rather than sliding out.
• When climbing an extension ladder, keeping hands on the rungs provides a better chance of holding weight if you slip.
• The ladder must extend at least three feet above the edge of the roof platform for a safe transition.
• When mounting or dismounting a roof, step on the last rung still below the contact point rather than stepping up onto the top.
• When carrying an extension ladder, let it down, place hands far apart, and brace the top hand against your forehead.