March Is Ladder Safety Month |
By Assistant Chief Keith Grierson | |
March 20, 2021 | |
Almost every home in the United States has one, and chances are you have used one personally either at work or at home. From changing out a lightbulb to getting on top of a roof, ladders are a common piece of equipment used in almost every home or building and appear to be harmless – and yet according to injury facts, thousands of people are injured and hundreds killed yearly due to falls from a ladder or scaffolding. While falls from ladders are a growing concern, it's also reassuring and important to remember that ladder-related injuries and fatalities are completely preventable. Click on the links for more learnings how ladders and how to prevent injuries or deaths. Stay Safe! |
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Hyperlinks: | www.laddersafetytraining.org/ www.americanladderinstitute.org/default.aspx |