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Here is a nice collection of ladder safety tips courtesy of your friends and mine at OSHA!  OK, maybe it’s not that exciting, but these are a great set of guideline for everyone using ladders… That means you.

• Always inspect the ladder prior to using it. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed from service and tagged until repaired or discarded.
• Be sure that all locks on an extension ladder are properly engaged.
• An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must extend at least 3 feet above the point of support.
• Use a ladder only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured (top or bottom) to prevent displacement.
• Do not place a ladder on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
• Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a partially closed position.
• Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. Be aware of the ladder’s load rating and of the weight it is supporting, including the weight of any tools or equipment.
• Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that purpose.
• Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder.

So, seriously look these over, and re-look them over.  Have any tips we may have missed?

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