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Ladder Safety
- Make sure that your ladder is sturdy.
- Make sure the ladder is on level ground and secure.
- The ladder should be opened completely and locked in place.
- When using a ladder outdoors, make sure the location is away from power lines.
- When using extension ladders, use the 4-to-1 rule. For each four feet of distance between the ground and upper point of contact (such as the wall or roof) move the base of the ladder out one foot.
- When climbing the ladder, always face the ladder.
- Shoes should have slip resistant soles, such as rubber soles.
- Gauge your safety on a ladder by your belt buckle. Center your body on the ladder and if your buckle goes beyond the ladder's rail you can risk falling due to over reaching.
- Rungs should always be dry when using a ladder.
- On a step ladder, the second rung from the top is the highest safe level you should use. For an extension ladder, the fourth rung from the top is the highest safe level you should use (check with the manufacturers recommendations for your particular ladder).
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