Ladder Safety

When you think of decorating your house for the upcoming holidays – it is common to think about the comedy Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase. In this movie – the more lights and decoration the better – and falling off of the roof is entertaining. In real life, falling off the roof is no laughing matter.

As you plan to decorate your house for this holiday season, don’t forget to follow a few ladder safety tips to help prevent falls, back injuries or worse. This spine wellness blog entry will provide a few ladder safety tips, as provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

¨ Use a ladder that is the proper length for the job; this is a minimum of three feet past the work area.

¨ Do not stand on the top three rungs of the ladder.

¨ Use the locks on ladder extensions, and make sure that they are properly engaged.

¨ Do not place your ladder in front of a door that may be opened. Block or lock the door.

¨ Keep your body centered between the rails of the ladder at all times.

For a complete safety list, click here