WHAT'S AT STAKE There are many types of ladders available, and each is designed to do a certain kind of work. There are stepladders made for industrial, commercial and household use. There are single ladders, sectional ladders, extension ladders and rolling ladders. Ladders may be made of wood, fiberglass or metal, and they may be portable or fixed. WHAT'S THE DANGER A ladder is an essential workplace tool for anyone working above ground level. However, each year thousands of people are injured while using ladders. Anyone who uses the wrong ladder for a job or uses one that is defective is courting trouble. EXAMPLE An […]