Ladder Safety Tips

Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Willoughby | Date Taken: 03/31/2022
Every year, around 500,000 people are injured and 300 are killed from ladder mishaps. In 2021, the Naval Safety Command recorded more than 360 afloat-related ladder mishaps. Whether using a ladderwell on a ship or using a portable ladder at home, these tips can help you get home safely. The Naval Safety Command provides defense-in-depth and ensures the naval enterprise is both safe to operate and operating safely. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dan Willoughby/Released)