To prevent falls when using ladders, several safety procedures should be followed. Ladders should be secured and stabilized starting from the bottom up, ensuring they are placed on a firm, level, and stable surface. Both the base and top of the ladder should be secured to prevent movement, as securing only the foot does not prevent side slips at the top. [2]

Here are key steps and methods to ensure ladder safety:

[2] [1] [2] [2] [1] To comply with safety regulations, it's important to maintain the minimum overlap of ladder sections as indicated on the ladder label and to refer to specific safety regulations. Ladders should be inspected before use, and any ladder with faults such as broken or missing rungs, broken side rails, or bent locks should be tagged as 'DANGEROUS - DO NOT USE' and removed from service. [1] [3] [3]