58. Holiday Ladder Safety for Moms: OSHA Tips, Ergonomic Strategies, and Real-Life Decorating Advice

In today’s episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, Amanda breaks down something festive and surprisingly risky: holiday ladder safety. With over 160,000 ladder injuries each year — and a big spike happening between November and January — this conversation matters more than we think.

 

Amanda takes OSHA guidelines and translates them into real-life mom language: how to use the 4-to-1 rule, maintain 3 points of contact, avoid over-reaching, and keep your center of mass safely positioned over the ladder. You’ll learn why the right ladder height matters, how to avoid twisting while carrying décor, and why “just one more inch” is actually your sign to climb down and reposition.

 

You’ll also hear compassionate, realistic advice for decorating with kids in the house, pacing yourself physically, moving safely with loads, and protecting your spine and shoulders through the season.

 

This episode blends expert ergonomic principles with the real demands of motherhood — because your body deserves to feel supported, strong, and pain-free while you create holiday magic.

 

 

 

 

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