Ladders have been helping us with our daily lives for over 10,000 years – we know this because they can be seen in Spanish cave paintings from around 8,000 BC and are even mentioned in the Bible. The word “ladder” therefore holds a rich history that dates back centuries.

Ngaro Cave Painting by Diane Wade Kettle is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

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Only ladders that are specifically designed for stairs should be used on stairs. This is because by balancing a regular ladder on stairs, you can create dangerous angles and significantly increase the risk of falls. 

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