When it comes to stairways, familiarity breeds complacency. Perhaps, for example, you like to run up or down a stairway. What happens if you lift your foot just a little shy of high enough, and catch your shoe on the edge of a step? You suddenly pitch forward; you could be severely injured. If you walk up and down steps, you don’t have that strong forward momentum so correcting for a “foot catch” is easy.
Three tips to stay safe on stairs:
- Avoid carrying objects that are bulky and/or heavy. These complicate your balance and can make it hard for you to see where you are placing your feet.
- Where practical, use battery-powered power tools instead of corded tools. Doing so eliminates issues with routing, securing, and covering power cords.
- If you do use corded tools, don’t run the cords across steps. Route them along the outside of the stairs or off to one side if it’s not an open stairway.
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