Learn the Basics of Ladder Safety with This Illustrated Guide

Ladders are essential tools, but they can be dangerous. This illustrated guide will guide you through the basics of safely using yours.

This simple guide, from The Art of Manliness, demonstrates proper ladder setup, climbing, descending, and how to safely work while you’re on your ladder. You’ll learn about the 4-to-1 rule for proper setup, to always maintain three points of contact on your ladder at all times, and that you should never use the top rung of a ladder. These tips might seem obvious, ladder-related injuries have been on the rise in the US, so it’s important to be extra safe while you work on your home improvement projects.

Ladder Safety: An Illustrated Guide | The Art of Manliness

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