Each day in the US, accidents involving ladders cause around 2,000 injuries and 1 death. Improper selection, care, and use of ladders are leading causes. The document provides prevention tips to avoid accidents such as not carrying loads on ladders, moving the ladder instead of overreaching, choosing ladders with non-skid feet, avoiding the top rungs, inspecting for damage, and extending above the landing surface. It stresses always inspecting ladders for loose rungs, nuts/bolts, decay, and cracks.

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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