Ladders are the largest tool in the house. They are essential for trimming trees, painting, cleaning and many other necessary tasks. However, falls from ladders at home lead to thousands of injuries every year. True or false?
1) Today’s ladders are designed so they can safely be used on unstable or slippery surfaces.
True False
2) You can reach up to one metre upwards or to the side of the ladder.
True False
3) It is safe to stand as high as the second rung from the top of a straight or extension ladder.
True False
4) Using the right ladder for the job is critical for safety.
True False
5) When climbing up or down, face the ladder and hold the rungs with both hands.
True False
