Nip Impressions w/o 19 May 2025: Vertical Transportation

The source, "Vertical Transportation" by JimThompson, discusses the numerous hazards associated with moving materials orpeople up and down in industrial settings like paper mills. It highlightsvarious methods of vertical transport, including elevators, ladders, cranes,and stairs, and provides anecdotal examples of significant accidents involvingdropped equipment and elevator fires, even admitting personal responsibilityfor one incident. The text emphasizes the particular dangers of ladder use,citing alarming statistics on related injuries and fatalities and listing thetypes of potential harm resulting from falls. Ultimately, it suggestsconsidering safer alternatives like aerial work platforms.