How to use a step ladder safely

By microsoftbuster

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This article is about using a step ladder

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Stepladder
Step1
Always Place your step ladder on a level surface if the surface is not
level use bricks to make it level.
Step2
Never stand on the top step or the bucket tray.
Step3
If the surface you are working on is soft put a board that all 2/4 depending how your using it can fit on that board.
Step4
always wear sneakers when working on the ladder never slippers. you might slip.

Tips & Warnings

  • Use metal hooks to hold paint cans if your ladder doese not have a bucket tray.
  • If you own a aluminim ladder stay 9 ft away from electrical lines.
  • Never lean past the center of your chest you may fall.

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