Low-Height Falls Can Also be Deadly
If you think fatal falls happen only to construction workers swinging off skyscrapers, consider the following incident: A maintenance worker died after a fall from an elevation of just eight feet (2.5 meters).
Changing lightbulb takes teenandrsquo;s life
A teenaged hardware sales employee was killed when he fell from a fiberglass extension ladder as he tried to change a lightbulb. He died of a skull fracture when he landed headfirst on the concrete
Aluminum ladder contributes to electrocution death GalleryAluminum ladder contributes to electrocution death
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Aluminum ladder contributes to electrocution death
A maintenance worker with no electrical training was electrocuted while doing renovation work in a 10-story office tower. The victim was standing on an aluminum ladder removing ceiling tiles when both hands made contact with
Custodian Falls, Dies From Blood Clot
A school custodian who was working alone survived a fall from a ladder only to die from a blood clot a few days later.
Painter Electrocuted
A house painter was electrocuted while setting up a 40-foot (12-meter) aluminum ladder. It contacted an electrical line.
Man Killed Decorating For Christmas
A former high school marching band director died after falling off a ladder while putting up a Christmas wreath.
Corrections Officer Dies Six Months After Fall
A 40-year-old corrections officer died of injuries received when he [...]
Man Drowns in Standpipe
An irrigation district canal worker drowned after falling into a standpipe while trying to shut off the water flow.
Ladder Safety Checklist GalleryLadder Safety Checklist
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Ladder Safety Checklist
Use this ladder safety checklist to ensure that the ladders [...]
Seven Statistics on Ladders GallerySeven Statistics on Ladders
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Seven Statistics on Ladders
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, every year [...]
Seven Statistics on Overhead Power Lines
Ladders, dump trucks, long-handled trim saws and boom lifts all [...]
Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps GalleryConstruction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
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Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
A critical element of every construction company’s environmental health and [...]
How’s This for Ladder Safety?
While it might be great for the circus, ladder-balancing-on-ladder hijinks is something you never, ever want to see at your job-site.
Is This the Right Way to Use a Ladder? GalleryIs This the Right Way to Use a Ladder?
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Is This the Right Way to Use a Ladder?
Use this photo to train your workers about ladder safety
Ladder Lunacy
The worker in this picture is committing at least 3 OSHA violations--can you spot them?
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