WHAT’S AT STAKE

Landscape workers make constant use of ladders in their work operations to the point where safety for these landscape workers is not given the top priority.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Landscape workers often use ladders on uneven ground, which increases their risk for accidents. Injuries from ladders include head injuries, fractured bones, sprains and strains, as well as cuts and bruises. Common hazards include the following:

• Falls from ladders
• Ladders tipping over or collapsing
• Fingers being caught in pinch points when setting up or storing ladders

Incident examples

• A worker was standing on a ladder pruning a hedge and reached too far. The […]

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