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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.
Getting to a higher level in a workplace often means using a ladder. However ladders, if used incorrectly, become the reason for many fatalities and injuries. Worksites clearly struggle with ...
Whether you’re cleaning gutters, installing a new ceiling fan, or painting a new room, you’re going to need a ladder to get the job done. There are a lot to choose from, including step ladders for ...
Every household in America probably has a ladder in it, maybe it's a step stool or a ladder that extends eight feet or more into the air. Either way, there is a right and there is a wrong way to use ...
If you open 29CFR 1926 and turn to Subpart X, you will see the fifth subpart is 1926.1060. This provides the training requirements for stairways and ladders. “Wait,” you might say. “My grandson is ...