Safety Talk

A ladder is an essential workplace tool for anyone working above ground level. However, each year more than half a million people are injured while using ladders. Anyone who uses the wrong ladder for a job or uses it inappropriately is courting trouble. Don't become a statistic. Remember these ladder safety tips:

• Select the correct ladder. Why waver on the top rung of a stepladder when you can use an extension ladder? Never use a metal ladder if there's any chance of contacting electricity.
• Never assume a ladder is safe. Check it for unsafe footing, broken steps, bent legs, bent […]

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