Each year, ladder safety makes it near the top of the most cited type of OSHA violations, so it gets a lot of attention. The OSHA regulations are located in 29CFR.1926.1050, which is also Subpart X.

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.

Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...