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Don’t over-reach, 
lean to one side or 
stand on one foot. 
You could lose your 
balance or tip the 
ladder. 
Never permit more 
than one person 
on a single-sided 
stepladder or on any 
extension 
ladder. They are de-
signed to hold only 
one person 
at a time.
Don’t climb down 
a ladder with your 
back to the ladder. 
You could easily slip 
or fall.
Never climb a ladder 
while under the 
influence of drugs 
or alcohol or if your 
mental or physical 
health is not up to 
the task; doing so 
may result in serious 
injury.
Never attempt to cut 
anything on a ladder 
- only use a properly 
equipped ladder or a 
saw horse.
Don’t place blocks, 
bricks or other loose 
materials under a 
ladder to adjust for 
uneven ground. 
SAFE CLIMBING HABITS - THE WRONG WAY










