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How to stay safe when using a ladder

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.
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Did you know that more than 22,000 people across the U.S. are injured while using ladders each year? And, unfortunately, 161 people suffered a fatal injury from a ladder in 2020. According to the U.S.
No one who uses them is immune to the potential danger of falling off a ladder. The Guys have seen it all, from a misstep off a short, two-step kitchen ladder that led to a debilitating ankle injury ...
As we see more clear days with mild temperatures, more people will start checking off boxes on their spring home improvement lists. With that, you’re reminded to keep ladder safety top of mind. While ...
Most folks use ladders in their day-to-day lives, either professionally or personally. That's why training on safe ladder usage so important—and so difficult, says Mike Van Bree, president of the ...
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March is Ladder Safety month! Each year, thousands are injured, or worse, when using a ladder. As we move into spring and people begin spring cleaning and other home projects, the American Ladder ...
Most people have a family member who constantly uses a ladder to accomplish tasks around the house, whether that’s hanging up photos, changing light bulbs, hanging holiday decorations, fixing cabinets ...
As families prepare for the holidays and decorate homes with lights and seasonal displays, doctors are urging people to take ...
If your ladder’s been gathering dust in the garage for years or even decades, it’s probably time to rethink your setup … before gravity finishes the job for you. In one of Pop Mech’s most useful ...