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