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How to Stay Safe When Using a Ladder

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.
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Ladder work is always dangerous, but especially when using a ladder on stairs. Here our panel of experts offers tips on how to do it safely.
Earlier this month, we addressed factors to consider when selecting the right ladder for the job. Now, we’ll cover how to safely use it. Before you start your journey up the ladder, there are a few ...
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recently published statistics that illustrate the dangers of ladder accidents. In the United States, more than 500,000 people a year are treated for ...
That’s the question posed by Mike Van Bree, a safety expert with the American Ladder Institute, adding that he has the answer. “People look at the instructions and think they already know what they ...
No one who uses them is immune to the potential danger of falling off a ladder. The Guys have seen it all, from a misstep off a short, two-step kitchen ladder that led to a debilitating ankle injury ...
SPRINGVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Little Giant Ladder Systems® is championing National Safety Month with the launch of the new Little Giant Xtreme Multi-Use Ladder – the safest, strongest, most ...
Every March, National Ladder Safety Month unites safety professionals, manufacturers, workers, and homeowners in a shared mission: to raise awareness of ladder safety and prevent avoidable accidents.