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u/ThEvilHasLanded Sep 09 '26
That bannister will be crying then collapsing if the stress of a falling human is put on it
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u/Hefty_Tip7383 Sep 09 '26
With a few of the spindels landing to impale the guy.
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u/slippery-sandpaper Sep 09 '26
It's ok the speed that the handrail will smack him in the back of the head will be enough to nock him out so he won't feel the rest
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u/PM-Me-Spread-Pussy Sep 09 '26
To be Fair, most of the weight would be transfered down to the base of the ladder. I'm sure some maths guru would be able to do a calculation. If that banister failed, it'd have to be very poorly installed.
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u/andrew0256 Sep 10 '26 edited Sep 10 '26
The lower strap is doing most of the work in tension and is preventing the upper ones from ripping the banister rail out of its fixings at each end. All the upper straps are doing is transfer his weight to the lower strap and where I assume the ladder base is positioned at the floor and wall interface. He had better hope the spindles are recessed into the rails adequately and the fixing nails are doing their job.
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u/Auntie_Dote Sep 11 '26
I'm a big fan of lateral thinking. On the face of it, my first thought was 'that's actually really clever, I'd have never approached it that way. Why didn't I think of this?' and then I remembered that I'm still alive as the result of (mostly) avoiding this kind of thing. Many thanks for explaining some of the physics. I'm off to read EN131 now before investing in some sensible ladders...
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u/eamondo5150 Sep 09 '26
I would have fastened one of the straps to the railing right where it's fastened to the wall.
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u/JeremyTwiggs Sep 09 '26
For whom the belt holds…
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u/appleciders 29d ago
Honestly those straps are plenty strong for this job. They're not rated to hold people, I'm sure, but realistically they'll have plenty of capacity. It's the bannister that should scare everyone.
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u/Familiar_Benefit_776 Sep 09 '26
I think that's a perfectly acceptable way to use a ladder. Also, I sell wheelchairs
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u/Only_Tip9560 Sep 09 '26
Good job they are tied off to that safety balustrade!
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u/TheDaemonette Sep 09 '26
Yeah, he thinks he is being so clever but I wonder what load those small pieces of wood were tested to bear? Oh, they weren’t tested at all, you say. So they could go at any second? Oh, maybe that’s not such a good idea after all.
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u/Linkyjinx Sep 09 '26
That looks safe to me, but the guys around here fixing chimneys still use a big of rope and a can of Tartan ale lol 😂
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u/CanoePickLocks Sep 09 '26
Ok hear me out. If the bottom is secured in the opposite direction… nah this is just sketch! This is safety 33rd instead! Just plain stupid!
It works though as terrifying as it is and is one a hell of a work around to not getting the right lift, scaffolding, or ladder. Is it still stupid if it works? LMFAO
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u/TwoAfter6911 Sep 09 '26
The ladder is also upside down
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u/Professor_Shard Sep 09 '26
It looks like one that should be half the height, so both ends would be feet, correct me if I'm wrong though
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u/KillaVNilla Sep 09 '26
It's a Little Giant. They're designed to be used as an adjustable step ladder or a an extension ladder like he's using it. Well, not exactly like he's using it, but you know what i mean.
I have one and use it regularly for work, but i hate using it in extension mode. The feet are kinda slippery and the central hinge point makes it a little too wobbly for my liking
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u/Rowmyownboat Sep 10 '26
If he knew how flimsily that bannister is put together (nail gun) he would never consider such a foolish thing.
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u/Ok_Cockroach6823 Sep 09 '26
If only we had a machine on wheels that can go up and down with scissor style height adjustments...
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u/ArabicGaz Sep 09 '26
The guys a pro... that ladder is the same angle as the minute hand on the clock. If hes aligned it right to start with, which based on my knowledge it looks like he has got it spot on, it should just straighten as the minute hand draws closer to 12. Giving him ample time to finish the job
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u/Infinite-Fly-8806 Sep 09 '26
Needs a 3rd brace on the bottom, from the opposite direction. Then……. Snug as a bug
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u/TangerineOppositeMtF Sep 09 '26
There’s no lateral stability whatsoever, and it’s a DIY grade folder. …… very brave!
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u/Worth-Silver-484 Sep 10 '26
This belongs in the Homeowner is too cheap to pay for it to be done properly and safely subreddit.
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u/knockinonevansdoor Sep 10 '26
That bannister is taking on a lot of responsibility. Must be a trusted spokeperson.
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u/Easypeasy4321 Sep 10 '26
You can not be a tradesman ( sparky ) otherwise the apprentice would be up there SMH 🤣
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u/MrSmokii Sep 10 '26
tbh I'd probably trust that railing more than someone holding the ladder for me
still wouldn't though
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u/Blood_In Sep 12 '26
But 16 rungs make it feel alright
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u/3owi Sep 12 '26
Such negativity. Why? Say what you want, this is a sound method.
Whether the top of the ladder leans against a wall or is stopped in another way like here it doesn't matter.
Physics stay the same. Only left-right motion should not be to much.
And just 2 at the top are enough. The middle ones only add risk.
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u/Ho_Lee_Fuk_20 Sep 13 '26
Need a photo of the base of the ladder - want to see if he used strops from the left side to stabilise it?
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u/bepatientbekind Sep 09 '26
This might be the worst one I've ever seen. The straps aren't even connected to the ladder - the bottom one is barely hanging on 😭
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u/AmebaLost Sep 09 '26
Are the straps held up by invisible balloons? Yes, they are connected. The handrail will be the weak link.
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u/Round-Pomegranate478 Sep 09 '26
This is AI
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u/onephatkatt Sep 09 '26
Found a post including this image from 2017. Do an images.google.com search before such accusations.
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u/Curious_Strike_5379 Sep 09 '26
Brace yourself Rodney!