Ladder Safety
Related keywords: Portable Ladders
Tripod ladders used in Agriculture and other industries are a common source
of injuries when not set up and used properly.
Creative Commons image courtesy of Richmond Farm School on Flickr.
Every year, many workers in Washington State are seriously injured from falling off ladders at work. These injuries include dislocated limbs, broken bones, head injuries and in a few cases some workers even die from their injuries. These accidents occur because:
- The ladder moves, falls over, or is set up improperly; or
- The worker slips on the rungs, overreaches, or carries objects while climbing the ladder; or
- The worker stands on the top cap of the ladder; or
- The ladder being used is not in good condition.
Related Topics
- Accident Prevention Program.
- Agriculture.
- Fall Protection, Fall Restraint & Fall Arrest.
- Outdoor Heat Exposure.
- Recordkeeping and Reporting.
- Residential Construction.
How can I get help from L&I?
- To request a confidential workplace safety or health consultation, call or visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/about.asp for no charge technical assistance.
- For help with controlling your claims costs, call or visit http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/riskmanagement.asp for a no charge risk management consultation.
- Find information about filing a workplace safety & health complaint you may call or visit a local L&I office to file a complaint.
- Follow guidance in Steps To a Safe Workplace to create your safety program from scratch.
- For general information, call 1-800-423-7233.
