Dumb Ladder Tricks

Bet you've never seen some of these stupid moves. Who better to get ladder advice from than a firefighter.

There’s nothing funny about ladder safety. According to Ladder Safety Hub, one to two people die each day from ladder-related accidents. The fails below are comical on the surface, but if you work with ladders on a daily basis, you know well how dangerous they can be.

In the video below, firefighters from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services demonstrate how to safely carry and set up a 24-foot extension ladder.

About the Author

Chris Ermides

Before joining Tools of the Trade as an editor, Chris Ermides was a project manager for a custom home builder, a carpenter and remodeler. These days when he’s not writing or editing, he’s testing tools as he renovates his 1850 farmhouse in upstate New York.

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