The Best Way to Use a Ladder 01:24 Every year thousands of people are injured in ladder-related accidents. Consumer Reports' experts give step-by-step instructions on how to safely use a ladder.

Stepladders come in several sizes; the three most popular sizes used by homeowners are 4, 6, and 8 feet. Regardless of the ladder size, the following safety rules apply: • First, when opening a ...

More than 90,000 people receive emergency room treatment for ladder-related injuries every year, according to www.osha.gov. Deaths due to falling from elevation account for 15% of occupational deaths, ...