My neighbour fell off a ladder today and broke his back. Here are some ladder safety tips for you to think about:
1. Avoid using ladders by yourself. You need someone around to help and spot you.
2. When you go up and down the ladder someone should hold it stable at the bottom for you.
1. Avoid using ladders by yourself. You need someone around to help and spot you.
2. When you go up and down the ladder someone should hold it stable at the bottom for you.
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4. Do not try to stretch out too far from the ladder, get down and reposition it so you are close to whatever you need to do.
5. If you’re over 50 consider getting someone younger to do whatever it is you’re doing.
6. You can break bones falling off a small step ladder. Think about the risks before you use it and how you can mitigate them. Falling from any height even from a standing position on the ground can cause broken bones, head trauma and other injuries.