Reaching for the stars is admirable. But overreaching while standing on a ladder can be disastrous. March is National Ladder Safety Month, since spring is the time many folks decide to clear the ...
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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.
Did you know that more than 22,000 people across the U.S. are injured while using ladders each year? And, unfortunately, 161 people suffered a fatal injury from a ladder in 2020. According to the U.S.
Each year, ladder safety makes it near the top of the most cited type of OSHA violations, so it gets a lot of attention. The OSHA regulations are located in 29CFR.1926.1050, which is also Subpart X.
This traditional means of working at height can be dangerous, but getting American workers to adopt safer powered access alternatives comes with challenges Go anywhere building work is being done and ...
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 ...