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Missing that last step and overreaching are the two most cited factors in causes of ladder accidents, according to 2016–2019 studies by the American Ladder Institute (ALI). These and similar types of accidents can be easily avoided by adopting the following precautions of basic ladder safety. Be sure to check out the Resources section below for additional ladder safety tools.
Best Practices for Safe Ladder Use