Ladder and Scaffold Safety

Set up ladders on firm, level ground. Use leg levelers on uneven terrain — never stack boards or bricks under ladder legs.

Maintain three points of contact at all times when climbing. Never carry tools in your hands while on a ladder.

Do not overreach from a ladder. Move the ladder instead of leaning beyond the side rails.

Never use the top two rungs of a step ladder or the top three rungs of an extension ladder.

Inspect ladder feet, rungs, and locks before every use. Do not use a damaged ladder.