Ladder Accident

Ladder Safety

Ladder safety begins with selecting the right ladder for the job and includes inspection, setup, proper climbing or standing, proper use, care, and storage. This combination of safe equipment and its safe use can eliminate most ladder accidents.

Always check a ladder before using it. Inspect wood ladders for cracks or splits. Inspect metal and fiberglass ladders for bends and breaks. Never use a damaged ladder. Tag it “Defective” and… Continue reading

Fibreglass Ladders a Safety Perspective

Ladders are made from a variety of materials. The Most popular ladders are made of wood or aluminium but fibreglass is probably the safest and the best. Fibreglass, which is sometimes referred to, as glass fibre is made of extremely fine fibres of glass. The mass production of fibreglass began in the late nineteenth century however modern fibreglass was invented in 1938 by Russell Games Slayter of Owens-Corning as… Continue reading

Ladder Accidents In The Workplace

Falls from ladders and stepladders account for nearly one third of all fatal and major injuries and it is estimated they cost the UK economy £70 million each year. These staggering statistics come from the Health and Safety Executive’s report on ‘Costs to Society’ and drive home the fact that ladders are, unless used properly, inherently dangerous.

On average, 12 people a year are killed at work after falling from… Continue reading

Ladder Accidents

Over 500,000 are injured every year from ladder accidents and it is estimated that around 300 people die every year falling from a ladder. The numbers are startlingly large, especially because there are many ways that these accidents can be prevented. Because of improper safety precautions and work conditions, many ladder accidents for people on the job. The OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has protocol for ladders on… Continue reading