Ladder Safety: 02. Positioning and Climbing Ladders

Accurate ladder positioning is imperative for its safe use. It first must be stable and secure. So in this course, we'll discuss how to inspect, set, and raise a ladder correctly and safely. We'll go over how to properly climb a ladder and cover some ladder safety dos and don'ts. Before you set and climb a ladder, you should be familiar with the components of ladders and the different types available, so be sure to watch this series in order.

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