No safety topics?

Oh well. Here goes. File this under stupid human tricks while boating.

Just a word to the wise. I think it's a good idea (now) to tie those ladders off when you're working on anything.

I took a tumble off a step ladder getting up on the swim platform of our boat (on trailer) on Monday. Next thing I remember is sitting in the E/R. It took me awhile to start to piece things back together but I was on the 4th. or 5th. rung of the ladder about to step onto the swim platform when it slipped out from under me. Swim platform is about 5-1/2' above the ground. Apparently (cause I'm still missing some time) I got up, went in the house, surfed the net and watched some TV when the wifey asked me if I was ok? I asked when did we move the boat? Thats when she said "take a shower we're going to the E/R!" Last thing I remember was dangling in mid air. Don't remember actually hitting the ground.

You never know when you ticket is gonna get punched!

Next time I'll wear a PFD (Personal Flying Device)!

 

Shades of Health and Safety - some of us have been saying this for years! Good on you Rick for admitting it! most wouldn't have the guts!

 

Nice story, good thing someone was around.

Good idea in general to have another body around while working.

 

I keep telling Lori it is her job to throw her body between the boat and the dock in case of a hard landing *lol* same principal would have applied in this situation!

 

Trouble with that idea Rick is that you both may get to like it!..........now theres a thought!

 

Glad you're OK, Rick.

As too her throwing her body betwixt ye and the ground ... that's one reason so much boat maintenance gets deferred.

 

Sounds good to me tho'