By observing the following tips, Many of the common accidents that occur when we use portable step ladder can be avoided.
Make sure all four feet of the portable step ladder are set on level and stable surface, and that both ladder spreaders are extended and locked into place before use..
Maintain your balance and center of gravity on your portable step ladder by keeping your belt-buckle between the two side rails.
For example, do not lean closed step ladder against wall or other surface for the purpose of climbing, or stand on one that has been placed across objects in horizontal position..
Never climb up or down portable step ladder while carrying any object that prevents you from grasping the ladder with at least one hand or that could cause you to lose your balance..
Do not place any tools or materials on the top cap or any step of your ladder that might fall and strike someone if the ladder were to be bumped or inadvertently moved..
Never stand on the top cap of regular step ladder, or on the top step.
While these are not the only precautions and prohibitions applicable to the use of portable step ladder, heeding these simple tips can go long ways towards protecting all of us.
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