According to American Ladder Institute, (ALI) "ladder accidents claim nearly 300 lives yearly". Meaning almost 1 person a day will lose there life due to a simple mistake. Some will tell you, "It's not a matter of if you will fall but, when you will fall". Consider yourself very lucky if you have not fallen from a ladder. It is very common to lose your balance while working. Standing too high on a ladder is dangerous and against many safety standards. If caught breaking these standards it is likely you will be fined.