FACTS
- Damaged ladder parts can collapse under load, especially on farms where ladders are exposed to moisture, rust, and heavy wear — leading to sudden structural failure during use.
- Uneven or soft ground makes ladders shift or sink, a common farm hazard when working on dirt, gravel, mud, or grass instead of firm, level surfaces.
- Carrying tools or buckets while climbing removes proper hand contact, increasing the chance of slipping or losing balance on farm ladders.
- Using the wrong ladder height forces workers to overreach, a leading cause of sideways tipping when accessing barn lofts, silos, or fruit trees.
- Wet […]
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