With extension ladders, the base and upper sections must maintain some overlap for support. The top rungs must extend at least two to three feet above the upper edge of a roof or elevated destination ...

One of the most underutilized and readily available tools we have on the fireground is the portable ladder. There are many uses for the portable ladder, including: using them to access the floor above ...

Ladders can be intimidating if you're not experienced with them, and while ladders do come with some risk, they're much safer than climbing on counters or wobbly furniture to get the height you want.

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Whenever you do a project, chances are you will include a ladder as one of the tools you use. Yes, a ladder is truly one of the most vital ones you have. But like most tools, one size does not fit all ...

This is the final part of a 12-part series on ladder safety tips. Today’s contractor-grade ladders are well-designed and sturdily built, so it’s not that product defects are causing so many people to ...