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Bates College has developed Ladder Safety Guidelines to safeguard employees that perform work with portable ladders. These guidelines are intended to prevent ladder-related accidents and to promote ...

When you take one step forward on a ladder, don’t take two steps backward—or worse. Ladder falls can occur in a fraction of a second. Following the proper procedures for safe ladder usage is well ...

When it comes to safety, either on the job, in the home or on the go, it isn’t something to take lightly. The same is true for ladder safety, which is why in the month of March, the American Ladder ...

Extension ladders freak people out, for obvious reasons, but can be a must-have for many homeowners. Here are 3 tips to ...