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Steps to Reduce the Hidden Costs of Ladders
It’s time to consider the true cost of ladders. Ladders usage is a leading cause of falls and wasteful motion, which leads to fatigue and reduces productivity.
By Jennifer Stiansen
August 31, 2021
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by Jennifer Stiansen
Jennifer Stiansen leads marketing and communications initiatives for the North American and Latin American regions for the JLG® and Jerr-Dan® brands. Prior to joining the access segment in 2016, Jennifer served as marketing communications manager for several brands, on both the manufacturer and agency sides, managing advertising, public relations, internal communications and digital marketing. She brings more than 24 years of experience to her current position. Jennifer holds a Master of Arts in media studies from William Paterson University (Wayne, New Jersey) and a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania). She is a member of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Associated Equipment Distributors and Construction Writers Association.
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