![]() If this is the case, it’s time to get a new ladder! Ladder Bolts, Screws or Attachment Parts Over time, the grooves get worn down and don’t provide the traction/grip as it should to ensure your safety. Metal ladders have rungs with grooves or ridges on each rung to help with gripping. ![]() Warn out ladder rungs is another common problem that can occur with well-used ladders. If the ladder has a missing or damaged rung it should be thrown away. Using a ladder that has a missing or damaged rung is extremely dangerous. The first thing to look for are any bent, missing, or otherwise broken rungs. To better understand the importance of each of these items, let’s take a look at them each individually. Ladder accessories and attachment parts.Ladder bolts, screws or attachment parts.Inspecting a ladder only takes a minute or so and could possibly save you from injury or even death.Įach of the following items should be checked on a ladder before using it: Had I inspected the ladder before I used it, I would never have used the ladder in the first place. ![]() In a previous article titled, “ Why Do People Fall from Ladders and How to Prevent It”, I mentioned an experience I had a few years ago where I fell off a ladder because the ladder was damaged.
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