Ladder safety alert issued.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-25 May 2006-ACCC: Ladder safety alert issued(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:25052006 A 'safety alert' highlighting essential precautions for the use of ladders around the home has been launched in Adelaide today by Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Commissioner, Mr John Martin.

"At least 83 Australians have died during the past five years after falling from their ladder and thousands more have been seriously injured", Mr Martin said. "The majority of these deaths and injuries were suffered by people using a ladder for home repairs and renovation". A study undertaken at Royal Adelaide Hospital concluded that deaths and injuries resulting from ladder falls have been increasing in recent years. Under the product...