Ladder Safety

By Robert Robillard

20 Ladder Safety Tips Every year falls from  ladder account for an increasing number of severe injuries and even death. Here are a few ladder safety pointers,  some you may know and others you may not know: Ladder Safety is Serious: A rigid ladder should be leaned against a vertical wall or other structure at…

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Securing A Ladder

By Robert Robillard

How to  secure extension ladders When I hear the term securing a ladder I immediately thinks about either one of two things, or both: 1.  Preventing the bottom feet of the ladder from kicking out. Take the time to always use a ladder with non-slip feet.  additionally nail a cleat to the floor or anchor…

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Ladder Safety Tips

By Robert Robillard

Each year in the U.S., accidents involving ladders cause an estimated 300 deaths and 130,000 injuries requiring emergency medical attention. Ladder accidents usually are caused by improper selection, care or use and not by manufacturing defects.  Learn a few Ladder Safety Tips and cdecrease your chance of injury. Some of the more common hazards involving…

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