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Aluminum is highly conductive and creates an electrical pathway to ground.

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Aluminum is a good conductor of electricity, which means that using an aluminum ladder for electrical work can increase the risk of electric shock or injury. It is safer to use a non-conductive ladder made of fiberglass or wood when working around electricity.

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