20 LADDERS - IHSA
pose one of the most serious safety problems in construction. Each year, on average, more than 300 lost-time injuries (LTIs) are caused by falls from a ladder in the Ontario construction industry. Many of these falls result in critical injuries (e.g., 65 in 2015) or fatalities (e.g., 2 in 2015). The following are major causes of ladder injuries.
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