Common Causes of Ladder Accidents
Over-reaching from ladders, rather than moving them
Standing ladders on boxes, etc., to gain additional height
Too much haste in climbing or descending
Climbing one-handed while carrying something in the other hand
Standing at the very top of a short ladder, rather than getting one long enough
for the job
Hanging tools from ladder rungs, or leaving tools on the top of the stepladder
Throwing tools to a fellow worker on a ladder
Placing the ladder at an improper angle
Using metal ladders in locations where contact with electric wires is possible
Using worn or damaged ladders
Failure to secure (tie) the ladder in place
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