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NEW - NIOSH Smart Phone App Addresses Ladder Safety

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the availability of a new Ladder Safety smart phone application (app). This new app uses visual and audio signals to make it easier for workers using extension ladders to check the angle the ladder is positioned at, as well as access useful tips for using extension ladders safely. Click here to learn more.

 

Reducing Liability Exposure

• Contractual Liability - Subcontractor Agreements
• Subcontractor Protection

Providing a Safe Workplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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