3 Ladder Safety Tips to Prevent Falls:
Here are three simple recommendations for using ladders more securely.
1- Check the ladder each time you use it and before you use it.
-To start, examine if the ladder can handle the weight of your body and your toolbelt by looking at its duty rating.
-Next, look for any evidence of damage or faults in the ladder's feet, spreaders, rung locks, and failures.
-Never use a damaged ladder; instead, always take it away from use and label it "not safe for use." Make sure the broken ladder is fixed or taken out of use.
2- Place Your Ladder Correctly
It is crucial to place your ladder correctly before using it.
-Always ensure that any ladder you use is stable and level and place it close to your job to prevent you from reaching too far.
-Always follow the 4-1 rule while using extension ladders, which states to place the ladder one foot away from the building's base for every four feet of height.
-Additionally, secure the ladder with a knot at the top and, if feasible, the bottom.
3- Utilize Ladders Cautiously
It seems obvious, yet occasionally individuals forget, disregard, or lack knowledge on how to use a ladder securely to prevent accidents or fatalities.
You can use your ladder securely by doing the following:
--Always keeping three points of contact with the ladder
--Never use a stepladder's top two rungs as a platform for your feet.
--Never walking on any of an extension ladder's top four rungs
--Using a ladder to ascend and descend while having a companion keep it stable
--Never ascend a ladder while carrying supplies or equipment (instead, use a rope to haul or hoist materials).

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