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According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were approximately 34,000 nonfatal and 110 fatal occupational ladder fall injuries in 2011. Ladders are essential in a number of different industries and professions, but there's also an inherit risk of injury associated with their use. In this post, we're going to take a look at some of the "do's" and dont's" to follow when using a ladder.Don't Load Ladders Beyond Specified Maximum Load. This may sound like common sense, b …

Injuries caused by improper use of a ladder an all-too-common occurrence. According to a recent study published by American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the number of ladder-related accidents doubled from 1990 to 2005. Some of these injuries are minor, consisting of small cuts and bruises, while others are more severe, such as broken bones and dislocations. Following a few 'golden rules' when using a ladder, however, can drastically reduce one's chance of injury.Rule #1) Maintain Three P …