Ladders. They’re the unsung heroes of construction sites, helping you get to new heights, literally. But let\u2019s not pretend they don\u2019t come with baggage. Falls from ladders are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in construction, and spoiler alert, they\u2019re almost always preventable. So before you climb like a champ, let\u2019s break down how to keep it safe, smart, and way less life-threatening.<\/p>\n
There are two main categories of ladders: fixed<\/b> and portable<\/b>.<\/p>\n Pro Tip:<\/b> An A-frame ladder isn\u2019t a wall leaner. Extension ladders are not bridges. Choose wisely or fall awkwardly.<\/p>\n Bottom line:<\/b> If electricity is even remotely involved, fiberglass is your best friend. Aluminum is just a lightning rod in disguise.<\/p>\n They\u2019re not built for ego-lifting. Each ladder has a duty rating<\/b>, aka the amount of weight it can handle before giving up on you.<\/p>\n Reminder:<\/b> That\u2019s you *plus* your tools. Don\u2019t test the ladder\u2019s limits unless you want to meet the ground real fast.<\/p>\n Key Takeaway:<\/b> If your ladder moves under you, it\u2019s not a ladder, it\u2019s a launchpad. Set it up right.<\/p>\n Respect the ladder. Inspect it. Use it properly. Because the second you get cocky, it will betray you without hesitation. Make it part of your pre-job ritual: check the legs, the rungs, the locks, the weather. A three-minute inspection beats a three-week recovery.<\/p>\n Workplace Safety: Using Ladders Safely Training Course<\/a>. It\u2019s the ultimate safety flex, because falling is out, and smart climbing is in.<\/p>\n The Ladder Safety: Construction Sites Training Course<\/a><\/strong> introduces ladder safety, but there\u2019s always more to learn. Enroll today to ensure you\u2019re equipped to work safely at height. Your team\u2019s safety depends on it, because ladders don\u2019t come with second chances.<\/p>\n Ladders. They’re the unsung heroes of construction sites, helping you get to new heights, literally. But let\u2019s not pretend they don\u2019t come with baggage. Falls from ladders are one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in construction, and spoiler alert, they\u2019re almost always preventable. So before you climb like a champ, let\u2019s break …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":61431,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4058,4059],"tags":[4283,4643,4639,4489,1527,4642,4640,4641,4645,4644],"class_list":["post-60251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-workplace-safety","category-warehouse-safety","tag-construction-site-safety","tag-extension-ladder-safety","tag-ladder-fall-prevention","tag-ladder-load-capacity","tag-ladder-safety","tag-ladder-setup-tips","tag-osha-ladder-rules","tag-portable-ladders","tag-three-points-of-contact","tag-workplace-fall-hazards"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60251","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=60251"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60251\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61196,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60251\/revisions\/61196"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Material Matters<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Ladder Load Capacity<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Your ladder\u2019s setup matters more than your upper body strength<\/h2>\n
1. Find a Stable Surface<\/b><\/h3>\n
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2. Follow the 4-to-1 Rule<\/b><\/h3>\n
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3. Lock It Down<\/b><\/h3>\n
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This isn\u2019t just a tool, it\u2019s your co-worker, so treat it like one<\/h2>\n
Bonus points if you don\u2019t fall, check out this other course for staying safe at height<\/h2>\n
Expand your knowledge with ladder safety training<\/h2>\n
\nReferences<\/b><\/h3>\n
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