{"id":202,"date":"2016-12-19T13:29:52","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T13:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metromech.com\/blog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2025-03-26T15:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T15:28:21","slug":"simple-steps-ladder-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metromech.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/simple-steps-ladder-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"STEPS TO LADDER SAFETY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re on a construction site accessing an install area or you\u2019re at home replacing an out-of-reach light bulb, the risks and safety precautions for using stepladders are the same.<\/p>\n

In an article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the author includes some powerful statistics pointing out that \u201cIn the United States, more than 500,000 people per year are treated\u2014and about 300 people die\u2014from ladder-related injuries.\u201d Many of these falls and injuries can be prevented by simply knowing the risks and thinking through stepladder use.<\/p>\n

Think it through.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re installing ductwork on site or replacing a light bulb at home, the first step is to think through the task at hand and select the right ladder for the job. Different ladders can hold different amounts of weight so it\u2019s important to select a ladder that fits the \u201cmaximum intended load.\u201d It\u2019s also important to inspect the ladder for any damage or defects prior to use.<\/p>\n

Know the risks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be mindful of the hazards that can make a seemingly safe ladder dangerous. Common risks include: using a ladder on an unstable surface, standing on the top step\/top cap of the ladder, and working from a ladder in a \u201chigh-traffic\u201d area. It can be easy to have a false sense of stability on a ladder. Many injuries occur in just a few seconds of stepping, reaching, or leaning outside of the recommended ladder safety guidelines. It\u2019s important to follow the prescribed ladder safety instructions at all times \u2013 they are in place for a reason.<\/p>\n

A Step Above<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides a great Fact Sheet<\/a> \u00a0that includes all of the \u201cdos\u201d and \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d for working on a stepladder safely.\u00a0 If your job or household projects require you to use a ladder, this fact sheet is one of many resources that can help you stay safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re on a construction site accessing an install area or you\u2019re at home replacing an out-of-reach light bulb, the risks and safety precautions for using stepladders are the same. In an article from the Centers for Disease Control and… Continue Reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":203,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,2],"tags":[13,54,52,53,3],"class_list":["post-202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-construction","category-safety","tag-construction","tag-health","tag-ladder","tag-ladder-safety","tag-safety"],"yoast_head":"\nSTEPS TO LADDER SAFETY - Mechanical Services Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ladder safety is important on construction sites and in our own homes. 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