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Ladders are such common tools that many people assume they know how to climb safely when in fact they may not.
Safe and efficient use of ladders is not complicated or difficult, but it does require that users learn and practice prop-
er ladder safety habits. Start by carefully reading and following all instructions.
Climb facing the
ladder. Center
your body
between the
rails. Maintain
a firm grip.
Move materials
with extreme
caution.
Be careful pushing
or pulling anything
while on a ladder.
You may lose
your balance or
tip the ladder.
Keep your body
centered on the
ladder while
working.
As a general
guide, never let your
belt buckle pass
beyond
either ladder rail.
Otherwise, you
could lose your
balance or tip
the ladder.
Get help with
a ladder that is
too heavy to
handle alone.
If possible, have
another person hold
the ladder when you
are working on it.
Haul materials up
on a line rather than
carry them up an
extension ladder.
Never hurry or
skip steps. Always
move one step at a
time, firmly setting
one foot before
moving the other.
Maintain a firm grip
while on the ladder.
SAFE CLIMBING HABITS - THE RIGHT WAY