Safety & Training Short: Ladder Safety - Safe Use of Ladders

December 19, 2024

Objective: To provide an overview of ladder safe use principles

Ladders, used properly, can be a safe and convenient tool. When used improperly, however, they can lead to a serious injury or result in a fatality.

Climbing Position

Climb a ladder by holding on to the rails and not the steps.
Climb facing the ladder with your body centered between the rails.
Use three points of contact, with at least three extremities attached to the ladder at all times.
Do not twist your body while climbing.

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