7. Using Inappropriate Stools
It may seem like a pain in the butt to go out of your way to grab a stepping stool to reach whatever it is you’re trying to retrieve, but it’s totally worth it. Many people make the mistake of using the closest solution to them, like a wheeling office chair, or a not so sturdy box, and it goes terribly wrong. Before breaking an ankle or god forbid something more serious, invest in a stepping stool and store it in an easily accessible location.