An extension ladder is a great way of gaining extra height. But that extra height comes with extra risks, so here are some essential extension ladder safety tips.
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Using a ladder is a matter of safety first. Comfort is important, but it is vital to wear the right safety gear when climbing up and down and working at height.
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Unsafe ladder use is a leading cause of workplace accidents. To help ensure you don’t injure yourself or others while using one, we’ve put together this handy list of essential ladder safety rules.
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Ladders are an incredibly useful and versatile tool that are perfect for a wide range of uses in different settings – however, they aren’t without their risks. Falls from height are the most common kind of workplace fatality, many of which involve a ladder. Even to the most experienced user, ladders can still be the cause of a dangerous accident.
There are multiple helpful ladder workplace safety guides available from organisations such as HSE and The Ladder Association. If you’re looking for a condensed and easy to follow guide on safely using ladders in the workplace, you’re in the right place! More...
We've all been in the situation where your ladder may be slightly too short for the task you're carrying out. So, what do you do in this situation? The first thought would be to add something beneath the ladder, or to use it on a raised platform. For example, if you have a scaffold tower you may think about setting it up on the platform to extend the reach of your ladder.
Unfortunately, this will do you more harm than good. Here's why it's a really bad idea to make your ladder taller using a platform...
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