In a ladder accident, you don’t have to fall far to get hurt.  Workers injured in falls are usually less than 10 feet above the ladder’s base of support.  Most ladder injuries associated with falls include slips, loss of footing or the use of an unstable ladder. To learn more about using ladders safely, click on the graphic to view the 4-minute video, Practicing Safe Ladder Use.

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