How to Use a Ladder Safely
As spring and summer arrive, a lot of men are digging the ladder out of the garage and doing work on the gutters, windows, roof — you name it. It’s a handy tool, but also one of the most dangerous. According to the CDC, every year, more than half a million ladder-related injuries occur, and about 300 people die from them. Ladder-related injuries have significantly increased over time, perhaps because homeowners do fewer DIY jobs themselves, so that when they do mount a ladder, they have less experience working on one. The good news is that OSHA believes that 100% of injuries can be prevented with proper attention to safety. Even if it seems onerous, always use an abundance of caution when working on ladders to prevent a critical accident.
