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WorkSafeBC urges ladder risk assessment before every job at heights

by Todd Humber
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WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers to assess risks before using a ladder, warning that the wrong tool for the job is a frequent source of workplace injuries. The British…

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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