When the word ladder is ever uttered, our minds always turn to think that aluminum ladder in the garage or the stepladders under the stairs.But the word has had many uses over the years and not all of them can be climbed.The word ladder for instance, is often used to describe a tear in a pair of tights or stockings but has been used dozens of times for different things here are just a few..Investment brokers use laddering. It is used to describe buying lots of different investments with a variety of expiration dates.* It is also a move in the game of GO * The rock band Yes released it as an album in 1997 * A UK Heavy Metal group go under the name of it they have released one album.* A ladder describes a series of piercings up0ion certain body parts * The Ladder' was the name of a lesbian publication, published during the 1960's in America.* It is a scientific theory that explains how men and women rate each other on attractiveness.But ladders do have a serious side.Last year falls from ladders resulted in 16 deaths and 1146 Injuries that required hospital treatment.Often the cause of accident is down to either three things..* It is being used inappropriately * The ladder is damaged * It is the wrong type for the job in hand.In ensuring you remain injury free when you are using a ladder it is important you think about the type of job that you will be doing.Do you require a step or an extension? Is it long enough and have you enough room to work? All these questions should be asked before you consider using a ladder as should a good examination of the equipment itself.A buckled or bent ladder can easily slip and if there are any breaks or splits in any part of the ladder its time to consider a new one.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
The Funny Side of Ladders
When the word ladder is ever uttered, our minds always turn to think that aluminum ladder in the garage or the stepladders under the stairs.But the word has had many uses over the years and not all of them can be climbed.The word ladder for instance, is often used to describe a tear in a pair of tights or stockings but has been used dozens of times for different things here are just a few..Investment brokers use laddering. It is used to describe buying lots of different investments with a variety of expiration dates.* It is also a move in the game of GO * The rock band Yes released it as an album in 1997 * A UK Heavy Metal group go under the name of it they have released one album.* A ladder describes a series of piercings up0ion certain body parts * The Ladder' was the name of a lesbian publication, published during the 1960's in America.* It is a scientific theory that explains how men and women rate each other on attractiveness.But ladders do have a serious side.Last year falls from ladders resulted in 16 deaths and 1146 Injuries that required hospital treatment.Often the cause of accident is down to either three things..* It is being used inappropriately * The ladder is damaged * It is the wrong type for the job in hand.In ensuring you remain injury free when you are using a ladder it is important you think about the type of job that you will be doing.Do you require a step or an extension? Is it long enough and have you enough room to work? All these questions should be asked before you consider using a ladder as should a good examination of the equipment itself.A buckled or bent ladder can easily slip and if there are any breaks or splits in any part of the ladder its time to consider a new one.
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