Toolbox Talk: Ladder Safety

By eMOD Team

With all of the heavy machinery and dangerous equipment used in the construction industry, it might surprise you that the leading cause of death among workers is falls. And among those falls, one of the biggest culprits is the trusted ladder. 

In fact, one study found that 80% of all construction falls that led to ER visits involved a ladder. And another report revealed that 1-in-5 construction deaths caused by falls involved ladders. 

One of the most used tools on a construction site is a ladder. Do you know all the ladder hazards? And have you been properly trained on how to use and inspect the ladder?

eMOD ToolBox Talk: Ladder Safety

Yet, as an industry, we don’t spend enough time talking about the basics of ladder safety. 

In this eMOD Toolbox Talk, “Ladder Safety,” we provide advice and best practices for how to select the right ladder job — along with how to inspect it and use it safely. The discussion guide is designed to help your team talk about ladder safety —.and ultimately reduce the risk of ladder-related incidents. 

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Note: The eMOD Safety App includes more than 50 Toolbox Talks for free as a part of your company subscription.


About eMOD

Founded in 2017, eMOD is a team of experienced commercial construction superintendents, project managers, and safety officers from San Francisco-based Dome Construction. Safety is more than our passion; we’ve built a company and a product dedicated to making our industry safer. The eMOD Safety App is designed for the next generation of construction owners, insurance companies, general contractors, and trade partners. We not only built the app, we use it every day. Contact us to set up a demo today. 

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