Oct 3, 2024 · Follow these 10 ladder safety rules to make sure you choose the right one and properly inspect it for any damages before each use.

Many of the basic safety rules that apply to most tools also apply to the safe use of a ladder: • If you feel tired or dizzy, or are prone to losing your balance, stay off the ladder. • Do not use …

Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder. Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid using a metal ladder near power lines or exposed …

Oct 21, 2025 · Maintain a 3-point contact (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) when climbing/descending a ladder. Face the ladder when climbing or descending. Keep the body …

Are you using ladders safely? This free ladder safety training program is designed to help you properly select, care, and safely use various types of ladders, including stepladders, single …

Jan 23, 2024 · Using a ladder puts you at risk for a ladder-related fall injury. Ladder fall injuries are a persistent hazard both in the workplace and at home. There are five major causes of …

Jan 21, 2026 · A ladder is only as good as how you choose and use it—here’s what every DIYer should know on both counts.

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3-points of contact is a common phrase we hear repeated during safety training for ladders. But did you know the 3-Point Contact Rule is in the OSHA statute? Falls from ladders remain one …