Oakland Gutter Cleaning
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Margaret Boser
Jul 4, 2019, 12:36:49 PM7/4/19
to Clean Pro Gutter Cleaning Oakland
If you are intending to clean your gutters yourself cleaning it is vital that you carry this task out in a safe and careful manner. Many deaths and serious injuries occur each year while working at heights.
Make sure you have the correct equipment and that the ladder you will be using is suitable for the job. It needs to be sturdy and free from any defects. If you are not sure, get a professional to check it over for you. The number one cause of accidents from ladders is ladder slide so make sure the bottom of the ladder is well fixed and cannot slide out. Get someone to foot it if possible or use some sand bags to fix it in place if not, many, many accidents occur when the ladder is too short.
Check for power lines, loose tiles etc. Common sense is key! Remember you are working in a very dangerous area so use your head and keep it simple. Don't try to reach too far or do anything that doesn't feel safe and you should be fine. It is an unnatural feeling to be working at height and if you are not confident enough then you really should consider getting an expert in.
Make sure you have the correct equipment and that the ladder you will be using is suitable for the job. It needs to be sturdy and free from any defects. If you are not sure, get a professional to check it over for you. The number one cause of accidents from ladders is ladder slide so make sure the bottom of the ladder is well fixed and cannot slide out. Get someone to foot it if possible or use some sand bags to fix it in place if not, many, many accidents occur when the ladder is too short.
Check for power lines, loose tiles etc. Common sense is key! Remember you are working in a very dangerous area so use your head and keep it simple. Don't try to reach too far or do anything that doesn't feel safe and you should be fine. It is an unnatural feeling to be working at height and if you are not confident enough then you really should consider getting an expert in.
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