Ladders are everywhere, from construction sites to office supply closets. Whether you’re reaching for a lightbulb or scaling a multi-story building, choosing the right ladder and using it correctly is the difference between a job well done and an ER visit<\/p>\n
Ladders aren\u2019t one-size-fits-all. You wouldn\u2019t use a step stool to paint a skyscraper, so why risk using the wrong ladder for your task? Here\u2019s a breakdown of ladder types and when to use them<\/p>\n
Perfect for small indoor tasks like changing light bulbs or grabbing items off high shelves. They fold up for easy storage and must follow OSHA\u2019s 8\u201312 inch step-spacing rule to keep things steady<\/p>\n
These A-frame beauties are great for ceiling repairs, painting, or hanging decorations. Some have steps on both sides, making them ideal for two-person jobs<\/p>\n
Need a stable standing surface? Platform ladders come with a built-in standing area and safety rail so you\u2019re not performing a balancing act while working at height<\/p>\n
If you need to reach rooftops or paint exteriors, these adjustable ladders are your best bet. Many models come with pulley systems to make setup a breeze<\/p>\n
A jack-of-all-trades ladder that converts into step ladders, extension ladders, and even scaffolding. Perfect for uneven surfaces like staircases<\/p>\n
Need a large work platform with mobility? These ladders have wheels and guardrails, making them ideal for construction or maintenance work that requires frequent movement<\/p>\n
Bolted to buildings, these are commonly found on fire escapes, manholes, and rooftops. Regular maintenance is key, rust and broken rungs make these death traps<\/p>\n
Ladders are graded by how much weight they can handle, including you, your tools, and anything you\u2019re hauling<\/p>\n
Always check the rating, don\u2019t assume your ladder is ready to hold a person plus 50 pounds of gear<\/p>\n
Keep either two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the ladder at all times<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what not to do:<\/p>\n
This course introduces Workplace Safety: Using Ladders Safely, but there\u2019s always more to learn. For a deeper dive into ladder types, materials, and advanced safety protocols, enroll in our Ladder Safety Training Course<\/a><\/p>\n Ladders may seem simple, but they can send you crashing down if you\u2019re not careful. Ladders are everywhere, from construction sites to office supply closets. Whether you’re reaching for a lightbulb or scaling a multi-story building, choosing the right ladder and using it correctly is the difference between a job well done and an ER …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":60113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4051],"tags":[450,4487,4488,4489,4483,4490,4485,4491,4486,4484],"class_list":["post-60007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-construction-safety-training","tag-construction-safety","tag-fixed-ladder-requirements","tag-ladder-inspection-tips","tag-ladder-load-capacity","tag-ladder-safety-tips","tag-niosh-ladder-safety","tag-osha-ladder-guidelines","tag-proper-ladder-use","tag-step-ladder-safety","tag-workplace-ladder-safety"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60007","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60007"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60007\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60999,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60007\/revisions\/60999"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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