2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Improved Ladder Safety by Design (Room 31 A)

19 Sep 22
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Hazard Abatement & Control

Falls continue to be the leading cause of injuries and fatalities (39%) in the workplace. Ladder design hasn’t changed much from the ancient pole ladders found in Anasazi ruins. This places all of the responsibility (and blame) on the user to properly set up and use. In this session, you’ll learn about recent design innovations that have improved ladder safety, resolving age old problems of unlevel ground, overreaching and early step-off.