1. PORTABLE
L ADDER
SAFETY
PORTABLE
L ADDER
SAFETY
Safety first for portable ladders...and
not just for those who are superstitious!
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2. EACH DAY IN THE U.S., ACCIDENTS
INVOLVING LADDERS CAUSE AN ESTIMATED...
2,000 INJURIES REQUIRING EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION
1 DEATH

3. W I T H P R O P E R P L A N N I N G
A N D C A R E , M A N Y C O M M O N
L A D D E R H A Z A R D S C A N B E
P R E D I C T E D A N D P R E V E N T E D .

4. L E A D I N G C A U S E S F O R
Ladder-Related
Accidents:

5. Improper
Selection

6. Improper
Care

7. Improper
Use

8. U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N
T I P S T O AV O I D A C C I D E N T S :
Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.
Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your
balance.
Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on
smooth surfaces.
Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.
Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.
When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend
it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an
unfolded position.

9. U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N
T I P S T O AV O I D A C C I D E N T S :
Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.
Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your
balance.
Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on
smooth surfaces.
Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.
Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.
When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend
it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an
unfolded position.

10. U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N
T I P S T O AV O I D A C C I D E N T S :
Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.
Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your
balance.
Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on
smooth surfaces.
Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.
Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.
When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend
it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an
unfolded position.

11. U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N
T I P S T O AV O I D A C C I D E N T S :
Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.
Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your
balance.
Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on
smooth surfaces.
Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.
Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.
When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend
it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an
unfolded position.

12. U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N
T I P S T O AV O I D A C C I D E N T S :
Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.
Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your
balance.
Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on
smooth surfaces.
Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.
Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.
When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend
it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an
unfolded position.

13. U S E T H E S E P R E V E N T I O N
T I P S T O AV O I D A C C I D E N T S :
Do not hand-carry loads on a ladder.
Move the ladder rather than reaching far. You can lose your
balance.
Choose a ladder with non-skid feet or spurs to avoid slips on
smooth surfaces.
Avoid standing on the ladder's top three rungs.
Do not use a ladder that has a damaged side rail.
When using a ladder to reach a walking surface or roof, extend
it at least 3 feet beyond. Never use a folding step ladder in an
unfolded position.

14. ALWAYS INSPECT
YOUR LADDER!

15. KEEP THEM TIGHT
UNLUCKY CLUES
RUNGS
& STEPS
SCREWS,
NUTS &
BOLTS
KNURLED,
DECAYED &
GREASY
SPLINTERS
& CRACKS

16. G E T T H E L A D D E R S Y O U W A N T
A N D T H E S A F E T Y Y O U N E E D AT :
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