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ladder safety

Safety at every rung

Training workers on using ladders is a must
September 26, 2021
Alan Ferguson
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Although ladders aren’t as complex as other equipment, their relative simplicity can lead to a lack of training for some workers, one safety expert says.
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‘Ladder safety is everyone’s job’
May 23, 2021
Jennifer Yario
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OSHA’s standard on ladders (1926.1053) rounded out the top five of the agency’s annual Top 10 list of most cited standards for fiscal year 2020. Violations of the standard totaled 2,129. In FY 2019, the standard drew 2,766 violations.
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Follow the rules
April 26, 2020
Tracy Haas Depa
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Falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities, according to OSHA. Safety+Health spoke with Dave Francis, national safety director at Springville, UT-based Little Giant Ladder Systems, about his thoughts on ladder safety
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Stepladder

April 26, 2020
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The high-visibility green two-in-one Step and Leaning Cross Step Ladder’s advanced shape allows users to get 6 inches closer to their working space, reducing overreaching and risk of injury.
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