Ladder Safety DO’s and DON’Ts
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Using a ladder safely is important to avoid accidents and injuries. Here are some do’s and don’ts when using a ladder at home:
How to Avoid Overreaching While on a Ladder
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A slight overreach can cause the ladder to tip. A situation like that increases your chances of falling from the ladder
Ladder Duty Ratings, Working Load and Its Limitation
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Each duty rating relates to a correlating maximum weight capacity (or load capacity) that the ladder can safely carry.
Ladder Spare Parts – Wear and Tear
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Every ladder has its own wear and tear parts and it requires to be changed for a certain period
Ladder Usage Guide
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Basic tips on ladder usage guide before, during and after.
User condition and climbing guidance
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We should be aware on our body conditions before climbing a ladder.
Ladder and 3 points of contact
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Always use the three point of contact system while working with ladder.
Setting up a ladder correctly
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Setting up a ladder correctly is very important before you do doing any maintenance on your home, workplace and others in order to keep you safe.
Techniques to carry a tall ladder
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Ladders come in different forms and lengths to fit different needs. Here are techniques to carry a tall ladder.
Importance Points on Ladder inspection
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Ladder must be inspected regularly to ensure that they are in safe condition and ready to use.