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Primary hazards and types of injuries associated with ladder use in landscaping. Hazards and Types of Injuries- Falls from Height
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- Improper Ladder Use: Many injuries occur due to improper ladder use, such as using the wrong type of ladder, not securing the ladder properly, or overreaching while on the ladder.
- Unstable Surfaces: Placing ladders on uneven or unstable surfaces increases the risk of falls.
- Structural Failure
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- Damaged Equipment: Using damaged ladders can lead to structural failure.
- Overloading: Exceeding the ladder's weight capacity leads to structural failure.
- Electrical Hazards
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