Safety articles on Ladders

A worker standing on a platform ladder.
Ladders

Handle, Use, Transport, and Store Platform Ladders Safely

While they may seem safer than a traditional step ladder, if platform ladders are not used correctly, they can still lead to serious injuries.

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Portable step ladder at indoor construction site.
Ladders

How to Keep Workers Safe While Using Portable Ladders

Workers must be trained in ladder safety and must follow safe ladder use guidelines every time they use a portable ladder on the job.

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Several Tripod Orchard Ladders ready to be used.
Ladders

Tripod Orchard Ladder Hazards and Job Site Safety

Great toolbox talk reminders for workers on the hazards, safety precautions, inspection reminders, and safe lifting guidance for tripod orchard ladders.

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Worker standing on step stool fixing a door on a business.
Ladders

Step Stools Also Require Ladder Safety Precautions

With a fixed height up to 32 inches tall, step stools may seem safe but require many of the same safety precautions of full-size step ladders.

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Construction Worker Climbing Extension Ladder
Ladders

Extension Ladder Safety Tips for Construction Workers

Construction tasks often require workers to be on surfaces above ground level. The use of an extension ladder provides easy access to those elevated areas.

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Fixed Ladder
Ladders

Are Fixed Ladders Really Any Safer Than Portable Ladders?

While fixed ladders may seem safer in a work environment than portable ladders, there are still many safety issues that must be considered.

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Extension Ladder
Ladders

Extension Ladder Safety Precautions to Keep Workers Safe

Understand why it is important to have regular safety meetings on the basics, like ladder safety. so all workers stay safe when using ladders at work.

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