Proper Use Tool - Presents a set of rules for safe ladder use in a user-friendly format.Īccessories Tool - Describes a number of available extension ladder safety accessories. Inspection Tool - Includes a comprehensive checklist for ladder mechanical inspection. Selection Tool - Provides a procedure to select the minimum required ladder duty rating corresponding to user characteristics and task.
The app provides user-friendly guides and interactive tools to prevent major causes of falls.Īngle Measuring Tool - Uses visual, sound, and vibration signals to make it easier for users to set an extension ladder at the proper angle (approximately 75 degrees) and to check the verticality of extension and step ladders. Such ladder users are difficult to reach, often do not have access to safety information, and generally lack the resources to develop or follow an effective ladder safety program.
Lack of access to ladder safety tools and information - Small companies that account for up to 80% of all construction companies, and individual ladder users, such as homeowners, do not typically receive the required training for safe use of portable ladders. Improper ladder use - Activities such as overreaching, carrying objects, applying excessive force, slips, and missteps are also frequent causes of ladder-related fall injuries. Insufficient ladder inspection - You can reduce the likelihood of ladder structural failure by practicing regular inspection and maintenance. However, many ladder users lack knowledge of proper ladder selection. Inappropriate ladder selection - Selection of a ladder with the proper duty-rating is also important to avoid structural failure. Ladder users tend to set extension ladders at shallower angles than the optimal desired angle (75 degrees). 
Incorrect extension ladder setup angle - In approximately 40% of cases, the leading cause of ladder-related injuries is a ladder sliding out at the base due to an incorrect setup angle. There are five major causes for ladder fall incidents: Ladder fall injuries are a persistent hazard both in the workplace and at home.
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