Ladder Safety for Children: Keeping Your Home Safe

Ladders can be helpful but also dangerous, especially for children. Here are some easy tips to keep your home safe.

1. Put Ladders Away
   – Keep ladders in a locked room or high up where children can’t reach them.
   – Lay them flat on the ground or stand them against a wall so they don’t fall.
   
   

2. Watch Children Around Ladders
   – Don’t let children climb ladders without adult supervision.
   – Teach children that ladders are not toys and should only be used when necessary.

3. Check the Ladder
   – Look at the ladder for any broken parts before using it.
   – Make sure all the steps are strong and the ladder is steady.
   
   
4. Set the Ladder Safely
   – Put the ladder on a flat, even surface.
   – Open the ladder fully and lock it in place before climbing.
   
   
5. Use the Right Ladder
   – Use a small step stool or short ladder for low heights to reduce falls.
   – Avoid using tall ladders indoors where space is tight.
   
   
6. Teach Your Children
   – Explain why climbing ladders without permission is dangerous.
   – Tell them to ask for help if they need to reach something high.
   
   
7. Be a Good Example
   – Show your children how to use a ladder correctly.
   
   

Always follow ladder safety rules yourself to set a positive example.

By following these simple tips, you can keep your home safe and prevent accidents with ladders. Here at Step by Step with our slogan, Your Safety Ladder, we always think about safety, especially when children are around.