Check your ladder feet before that next big job, learned this the hard way

Last week over in Springfield, I was up on a 12-foot ladder doing fascia work on a two-story remodel. I didn't notice the rubber feet were cracked and one slipped sideways on some wet plywood, nearly took me down hard. Ngl, I've been using that same ladder for 3 years without checking the grips, and it only cost me $18 to replace the feet set. Has anyone else had a near miss from worn-out ladder parts, or do you inspect yours on a set schedule?

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jake_torres6822d ago

...and that's exactly why I treat my ladder like a bicycle now. If it doesn't get a quick once-over before I climb, I don't climb. The cracked feet thing got me too, but it was on a step stool at home. Fell backwards into a shrub, which was honestly the most embarrassing part. Now I just wiggle the feet with my boot before every use, takes five seconds and saves me from starring in my own safety video.

juliashah22d agoMost Upvoted

The foot wiggle trick is solid, I started doing that after my own scare.