2A      Latest Research: Ladder Falls and Ways to Stop Them (Intermediate)
Melanye Brennan – Liberty Mutual
Jack Dennerlein – Harvard School of Public Health
Peter Simeonov – NIOSH

Falls are the leading cause of death among construction work-ers. Ladder falls take their toll in injuries as well, especially among older workers. Three presenters cover different topics on ladder safety: initial findings on ladder-related injuries from ER visits, the development of a tool to assess the safety of portable ladders, and an overview of a four-year study to improve extension ladder safety.