How to install a floodlight safely while up ladders

[Moley]

I was looking at one of the below (meant for holding a dog grooming hair dryer lol).

I don't think I would want to blow dry a dog while up a ladder

 

[mattg4321]

Get a decent ladder too. None of these flimsy ones that sway about.

Mine is completely solid working at about gutter/eaves height on a normal house, which is as high as I’d ever go up a ladder anyway. It is quite heavy though.

I always refuse the option of using the customers ladders as they are usually Mickey Mouse things.

 

[pc1966]

A decent ladder makes a lot of difference!
I think this is the model we have, not too heavy and non-conductive:

Werner UK - #1 Choice for Trade Professionals

For a century, Werner is the No.1 choice for trade professionals when it comes to working at height. Durable, innovative ladders and access products.

www.youngmanaccess.com

Here is UK site, not cheap at around £200 inc VAT, but has lasted well:

404 Not Found - Youngman Boards | The widest selection of quality staging boards

Lightweight Staging Boards, Super sturdy, lightweight stagings of unbeatable quality. All aluminium sides joined by aluminium cross rungs support a strong anti-slip coated ply deck.Years of experience

www.youngmanboards.co.uk

 

[captaincaveman]

Here is UK site, not cheap at around £200 inc VAT, but has lasted well:

404 Not Found - Youngman Boards | The widest selection of quality staging boards

Lightweight Staging Boards, Super sturdy, lightweight stagings of unbeatable quality. All aluminium sides joined by aluminium cross rungs support a strong anti-slip coated ply deck.Years of experience

www.youngmanboards.co.uk

They look fine pc but I don't think they'll rech the eaves. Not unless you balance several of them pyramid style

 

[captaincaveman]

I get the impression most people seem to take care using good ladders and securing them etc, but everyone seems to be in the same boat as to breaching the 3 points of contact rule by using 2 hands to work. Interesting

 

[nicebutdim]

I get the impression most people seem to take care using good ladders and securing them etc, but everyone seems to be in the same boat as to breaching the 3 points of contact rule by using 2 hands to work. Interesting

Your knees can be points of contact.

 

[captaincaveman]

Your knees can be points of contact.

My knees are far to buggered to rely on 5m up lol

 

[SparkySy]

I have a ladderboard like @catdog1121 posted earlier which is great for stopping the ladder from sliding or swiveling round! I will Park something heavy at the bottom of ladders as well and on occasions have them tied off to an eyelet bolt if I think it's looking dodgy.
For post work I have a pole adaptor for the top that is great and will tie them off to the pole or stake the feet if possible. I do have a proper pole harness as well just in case. I recently worried a customer while removing a large streetlight head as she didn't realize I had it on as I leaned back to remove the head she thought I was falling off!
If and wherever possible I will use a platform or tower for things that are above eves height. Sometimes it's just not possible.
Plus I hate ladders with a passion, I would rather be swinging from a well fixed rope than climb a ladder!

 

[telectrix]

so.... how to install a floodlight here?

Kids Climb 2,500-Foot Bamboo Ladder to Get Home From School

Just to get home from school, they climb more than 2,500 feet toward the sky — on a ladder made of bamboo and secured to a sheer cliff face.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[pc1966]

I'm not usually trying to work 5m up, that is a touch high for comfort unless helper at bottom of ladder, etc. I never really though about "3 points of contact" but I guess indistinctively try to keep knees/shins in contact so there is some leverage to stabilise myself.

I have a a fall-arrest harness sort of thing somewhere, but (a) it is well past its certified date for the rip-tape thing, and (b) I suspect if attached to the ladder and not a proper bolt point it would do little to stop me hitting the ground.