Introduction Ladders come in all shapes, sizes and material types. They are useful in many different industries for a variety of applications. This document will give you an overview of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)...
There is one very special category of ladders - the step ladders. They are so specific as people tend to underestimate the danger of working on them very much. With the extension ladders or any longer ladders, OK, people are aware of the danger and they are more or less responsible. But the...
The weight of the ladder (the lighter, the better?)Is the light ladder always better than the heavy ladder? In my opinion, it is not. The technology the ladders manufacturers use is very similar these days. E.g., the majority of the aluminum ladder producers buys the aluminum profiles from the...
What do you need the ladder for?Even though the RoofingChildsPlay is oriented more on the home improvement from the ceiling up, people use ladders not only to clean the clogged downspouts from debris.Therefor, your first question concerning the ladder should be � the purpose it will be used...
Many of us prune trees in late winter and do other jobs, such as painting our house, during spring and summer. Ladders are necessary for performing a number of tasks, but, did you know that hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries result each year from improper use of ladders? The stunts where...
1. GENERAL All ladders used in the University shall be designed, constructed, used and maintained according to relevant Australian Standards and WorkCover NSW guidelines. Wherever ladders are required to provide access to places where people need to work, they shall be provided and be properly...
Arguably the best combination ladder on the market.If you want a triple ladder, an A-frame stepladder, an extended stepladder, a stairwell ladder and a telescopic safety base – look no further than the Prima.The innovative features are well considered and help make the Prima safer and more...