Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.

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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.

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 ...

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.

Most folks use ladders in their day-to-day lives, either professionally or personally. That's why training on safe ladder usage so important—and so difficult, says Mike Van Bree, president of the ...

Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. Appropriate precautions can reduce the risk significantly.

Most people have a family member who constantly uses a ladder to accomplish tasks around the house, whether that’s hanging up photos, changing light bulbs, hanging holiday decorations, fixing cabinets ...

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 ...