No major changes. No fall protection required. DON’T USE THEM.
Ladders
•Most dangerous equipment used
•Commonly misused
•Usually no training
•Usually not inspected
New standard from ANSI
1. Strains and sprains from handling heavy ladders- Most common injury, less serious but most expensive
2. Using the wrong ladder for the job – More serious
3. Falls due to overreaching –Most serious accidents leading to permanent disability or death
By Mark Damon, Fall Protection Specialist
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