Ladder Safety for Exterior Painting: Never Work Alone

The buddy system saves lives—even Special Forces use it. For exterior painting on ladders, it's essential.

Risks of Solo Ladder Work

• Wind can blow over ladder, stranding you on roof
• Ladder can topple while you're on it
• Falls cause shattered hips, broken backs, snapped necks

Simple Safety Solution

Have a relative/friend brace the ladder bottom. Dramatically reduces risk even if that's all they do.

Better Alternative

If ladder-inexperienced, hire professional New York painters. Get estimates, shop for fair prices. Don't risk "Honey-Do" projects becoming tragedies.

Author Weakneckt Peters helps find qualified exterior house painters for Long Island projects.