Reaching on Ladders: Do Motivation & Acclimation Affect Risk Taking?

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Summary: Falls from ladders are a serious concern in many industries. This study, explored in this article, looks at the effects of acclimation and motivation on lateral reach distances by novice ladder users while standing on 6- and 12-ft stepladders.

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