Items Tagged with 'Ladder safety'

The two-in-one Switchback Ladder serves as both an extension ladder and a stepladder with one lightweight design.

Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, OSHA statistics show, and falls from ladders account for roughly one-third of those fatalities. In 2013, ladders were the source of injury for 5,900 cases involving days away from work and 76 deaths in the construction industry, according to the 2016 edition of the National Safety Council chartbook, “Injury Facts.” These injuries and deaths are preventable.

The WORKMASTER Rolling Metal Ladder, built with extra heavy-duty components, is resistant to most dings and bumps in harsh work environments.

Washington – NIOSH’s mobile app on ladder safety has been updated to include information on stepladders.

The SafeFrame Stepladder prevents operators from standing on either the top rung or top cap, and features an extra-deep top-recommended standing rung to provide increased balance and stability, which will help operators work with more speed and less fatigue.

The LedgeLock System allows a worker to simply and securely fasten the top of an extension ladder to a roof or platform while standing on the ground.