• Aluminum ladders should have no sharp edges, dents, or bent steps, feet, or rails. Also check for loose rivets. For fiberglass, check for cracks, chips, and missing components.

Wipe away water, oil, and other slippery substances from steps and rails, and wipe the ladder clean after each use to prevent deterioration. Step Two: Ensure a Stable Set-Up.

In fact, ladder manufacturers—and emergency room doctors—recommend never standing above the third highest step. • Only climb up the front of the ladder, never the back side. Don't allow more ...

Step – Ladders. Lay the step-ladder on the ground, and extend and lock the metal spreaders in place. Lift the ladder from the top and walk it up until the ladder is sitting on all four feet. If the ...

Do not over reach by leaning outside of the ladder rails. Position ladder on a stable & level surface. Ensure ladder is placed where it will not be struck while you are on it. Ensure there are no ...