The most common causes of ladder accidents are:
Overreaching while on a ladder, instead of moving the ladder.
Failing to properly secure the ladder, allowing the ladder to fall backward or slide to the ground.
Climbing one-handed or carrying something while climbing.
Standing on the top rung of a ladder or platform and losing your balance.
Using a worn or damaged ladder which could break while you are on it.
Leaving tools on ladder rungs or at the top of a stepladder.
Most ladder accidents are the result of careless or improper ladder usage. A fall from a ladder can disable you for the rest of your life, cut off your earning power or even kill you. These dire consequences can be avoided by working safely on and around ladders.