DON’T MISS THESE DO'S AND DON’T'S OF STEP LADDER USE
We've published quite a few posts about step ladders and ladder use on the Ladder Store UK blog in recent weeks. Our goal was to push the topic of ladder safety really hard because every month, more than a thousand people need hospital treatment due to accidents at home involving step ladders. We decided to compile a simple list of dos and don'ts in addition to our recent blog posts on step ladder usage and measuring for ladders: MANUAL OF OPERATIONS - THE DOS FROM PRE-TO-POST-USE A ladder should only be used by those who are fit enough to do so. Prescription medications and some medical conditions may make using a ladder dangerous. Before using a ladder, make sure to perform all of the pre-use checks and visual inspections, such as making sure the ladder is sitting on an even surface. A previous blog post covering how to use Step Ladders safely explained this in great detail Please ensure you are informed about any electrical hazards in the work area, such as overhead line...