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Portable ladders: Don’t let them let you down

We take portable ladders for granted because they’re so easy to use. Portable ladders are often the
first tool we choose when working at elevation. This approach is known as “Ladders First,” yet more
workers are injured in falls from ladders than from any other elevated surface — roofs, scaffolds,
balconies, even stairs. Why do workers fall from ladders? Most falls happen because workers select the wrong type of ladder for their job or they set up the ladder improperly and the ladder shifts or slips
unexpectedly. Workers also fall when they’re not working safely on the ladder — their foot slips, they lose their balance, they overreach, or something knocks the ladder over. Before choosing a portable
ladder, consider a “Ladders Last” approach when other, often safer options, such as scaffolds, aerial lifts, or mobile ladder stands, are available.


Do you use fall protection or ladders? A lot can be accomplished through portable ladder safety training, understanding OSHA Rules, and company policies and procedures. In this video we will share important information about OSHA rules, fall protection, ladders, ladder accessories, and workplace safety that will assist you when inspecting and using your ladders and other fall protection equipment, and developing your companies portable ladder safety training as it pertains to fall protection equipment inspection.

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