Energy Saver News; WattBusters - CFL'S for safety? Falls and light bulbs

Put compact fluorescent bulbs into fixtures that are hard to get at, like in a stairway or the attic. Sometimes the hassle of standing on a ladder or chair to replace a hard-to-reach bulb makes the higher cost of the compact bulb worthwhile on this basis alone. Compact fluorescent lamps are most cost effective and efficient in areas where lights are on for long periods of time. You may see a slower payback in areas where the light is turned on and off often, or where they are on for only a few minutes, such as closets and pantries. Because compact fluorescents do not need to be changed often, they are ideal for hard-to-reach or dangerous areas.

Fact:	Nearly 300 fatalities resulting from mishaps involving ladders, scaffolding and staging equipment were reported in 1997.
203	Occupational fatalities reported regarding falls from ladders, scaffolding or stages
92	Non-work related ladder fatalities reported in 1997

Ladder-Related Injury Statistics:

Fact:	More than 175,000 injuries resulting from mishaps involving ladders, scaffolding and staging equipment were reported in 1997.
9,391	Occupational injuries reported involving ladders
167,068	Non-work related injuries reported involving ladders and scaffolding