P O R TA B L EL A D D E RS A F E T Y

P O R TA B L EL A D D E RS A F E T YSafety first for portable ladders...and not just for those who are superstitious!

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EACH DAY IN THE U.S. , ACCIDENTS INVOLVING LADDERS CAUSE AN ESTIMATED.. .

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L E A D I N G C A U S E S F O R

Ladder-Related Accidents:

Improper Selection

Improper Care

Improper Use

U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N T I P S T O A V O I D A C C I D E N T S :Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.

Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your balance.

Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on smooth surfaces.

Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.

Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.

When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an unfolded position.

U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N T I P S T O A V O I D A C C I D E N T S :Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.

Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your balance.

Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on smooth surfaces.

Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.

Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.

When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an unfolded position.

U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N T I P S T O A V O I D A C C I D E N T S :Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.

Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your balance.

Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on smooth surfaces.

Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.

Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.

When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an unfolded position.

U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N T I P S T O A V O I D A C C I D E N T S :Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.

Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your balance.

Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on smooth surfaces.

Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.

Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.

When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an unfolded position.

U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N T I P S T O A V O I D A C C I D E N T S :Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.

Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your balance.

Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on smooth surfaces.

Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.

Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.

When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an unfolded position.

U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N T I P S T O A V O I D A C C I D E N T S :Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.

Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your balance.

Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on smooth surfaces.

Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.

Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.

When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an unfolded position.

A L WAY S I N S P E C T Y O U R L A D D E R !

K E E P T H E M T IG H T

U N LUC K Y C LU E S

RUNGS & STEPS

SCREWS, NUTS & BOLTS

KNURLED, DECAYED &

GREASY

SPLINTERS & CRACKS

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