Ladder Safety 101: Tips from OSHA and Federal Workplace Safety Guidelines Ladder accidents account for over 220,000 injuries annually, according High Beam Research. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) studies have shown that 100% of these accidents could have been prevented using proper ladder safety. What safety precautions are necessary when using a ladder at home or on the job? These ladder safety tips are not difficult, time-consuming or expensive to observe.
-Whenever possible, use scaffolding instead of ladders to complete jobs. Scaffolding affords a flat working surface as opposed to a tilted work surface. Scaffolding offers a place to assemble tools and supplies. If you do not own scaffolding, consider renting it for exterior home improvement projects, such as roofing, painting, installing windows and siding installation and repair. Rental services offer many styles of scaffolding to rent.
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