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Falls From Ladders
Year after year, ladder injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries. Ladders, however, are found in almost every work environment, from offices to construction sites. Help prevent injuries – be aware of how employees can fall from ladders:

1. Ascending a ladder while carrying something
2. Over-reaching from ladders instead of moving them
3. Setting a ladder on top of other things, instead of on level ground
4. Standing above the recommended height of a ladder
5. Not having a ladder tall enough for a job
6. Throwing tools or other things to co-workers on the ground
7. Using metal ladders in locations where contact with electric wires is possible
8. Using old or damaged ladders
9. Not properly securing a ladder

For more information, contact Pinnacol Assurance at 1-800-873-7242 or call your association’s safety representative.

Taken from http://www.caribou.com

Newsletters

May 2007