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  Door Stopper ******************************************************************** Applications: Prevent Injuries & Property damage *** Relevant Background: "A doorstop (also door stopper, door stop or door wedge) is an object or device used to hold a door open or closed, or to prevent a door from opening too widely. The same word is used to refer to a thin slat built inside a door frame to prevent a door from swinging through when closed. A doorstop (applied) may also be a small bracket or 90-degree piece of metal applied to the frame of a door to stop the door from swinging (bi-directional) and converting that door to a single direction (in-swing push or out-swing pull)..." (" Door stop ", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorstop ) *** Relevant statistics on Door Stopper Market: "T echnavio's analysts forecast the Global Door Stop market to grow at a CAGR of 6.69 percent and 6.92 percent, respectively, in terms of revenue and unit shipment over the p...

  Step Ladder Maintenance ****************************************************************************** Relevant Background: “A ladder is a structure designed for climbing that consists of two long side-pieces joined at uniform intervals by rungs or steps. It's important to use the right tool for the job, and that includes ladders, which come in different types and sizes for different applications. It's also important to exercise extreme caution while using a ladder, as a fall from a ladder can lead to serious injury and even death.Telescoping ladder Some common causes of ladder injuries include: mounting or dismounting the ladder improperly; losing one's balance; failing to set up the ladder properly; over-reaching while on the ladder; and mis-stepping while climbing or descending.... *** Statistics Concerning Ladder Dangers: According to the World Health Organization, the United States leads the world in ladder deaths. Each year, there are more than 164,000 emergency...