Ladders: Safety and Litigation

Author: Jon R. Abele, Cindy A. LaRue ISBN 10: 1-930056-91-5 ISBN 13: 978-1930056-91-6 Copyright Date Ed: May 18, 2010 Pages: 244 pages Binding Information: Paperback Size: 6 ✕ 9 Inches (US) Every ladder injury case will benefit from this book. Ladders, in the home and the workplace, are the cause of thousands of injuries and even deaths each year, despite new developments and warnings designed to enhance ladder safety. Statistics reported by the National Safety Council indicate that there were over 185,000 injury-related emergency department visits in 2006 associated with ladders and close to 400 deaths caused by falling from ladders or scaffolding. Ladders: Safety and Litigation approaches all aspects of ladder use using a human factors/ergonomics system perspective, with a focus on the three elements involved: the person, ladder, and environment. This book addresses the many facets of ladder use, including safety issues both at home and in the workplace. You will learn abou