Ladder safety is, or should be, a critical concern for home inspectors, given the nature of our work. Inspections often require access to roofs, attics, and other elevated or sunken areas, making ladders an essential tool. However, ladders are also a significant source of workplace injuries, with alarming statistics to consider. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 161 fatal work injuries where ladders were the primary source in 2020. Additionally, 22,710 nonfatal ladder injuries resulted in at least one day away from work. This is a sobering reminder of the dangers i ...
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