NIOSH Ladder Safety App is available for download free from the Apple App-store, and Android Apps on Google Play.
March is National Ladder Safety Month. In the United States, over 500,000 people experience ladder-related injuries each year, and more than 300 people die from such injuries.
Did you know?
- Falls from height are the 3rd most common disabling workplace injury.
- Ladders are #7 on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations list. One of those citations is using the top or top step of a ladder as a step.
- The estimated annual cost of ladder injuries in the U.S. is $24 billion, including work loss, medical, legal, liability, and pain and suffering expenses.
What are the major causes of ladder falls?
- Incorrect extension ladder setup angle
- Inappropriate ladder selection for the job or project
- Insufficient ladder inspection
- Improper ladder use
- Lack of access to ladder safety tools and information
The Tri-State/Service Group works continuously to improve safety performance–evaluating and refining our processes daily–with a zero injury and illness goal.
Learn more about safety at Tri-State/Service Group.
Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Extension Ladders