Find the angle at which the ladder starts to slip. Climb, going up from the lowest rung. Use the pole for support in case you lose balance. Get off before you reach the middle of the ladder. If you ...
PITTSBURGH (August 11, 2020) … When using a ladder, whether you are a professional roofer or an everyday homeowner, safety should always be the first step. Losing one’s footing is a common accident ...
A friend of mine recently related the story of a relative who fell from a ladder while cleaning gutters. Two shattered ankles later, the person is now unable to work due to debilitating injuries. With ...
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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.
A guide to the use of portable ladders to provide a quick and an easy means of access for work at height. Typically made of metal alloys, they come in 3 differing standards of construction, from ...
THIS is the terrifying moment dad-of-22 Noel Radford was left dangling from his roof after falling off a ladder. In this week’s 22 Kids and Counting on Channel 5, Noel can be seen climbing up a ladder ...
When using a ladder, whether you are a professional roofer or an everyday homeowner, safety should always be the first step. There is an estimated $24 billion annual cost of ladder injuries in the U.S ...