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Ladder Safety

Ladder Safety. Ladders Can take you…. to great heights or on a quick trip to the ground. Ladder Hazards. Improper set up Broken parts Worn treads Overload Improper use Wrong type Over-reaching. Types of ladders. Step Ladders Extension Ladders Platform Ladders Trestle Ladder.

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Ladder Safety

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  1. Ladder Safety

  2. Ladders Can take you… • to great heights or on a quick trip to the ground

  3. Ladder Hazards • Improper set up • Broken parts • Worn treads • Overload • Improper use • Wrong type • Over-reaching

  4. Types of ladders • Step Ladders • Extension Ladders • Platform Ladders • Trestle Ladder

  5. Don’t forget PPE • Fall protection for extended work on ladder • Footwear with good support and non-slip soles • Safety Glasses for overhead work • Other PPE required for specific tasks

  6. Work Area Safety Check • No- Electrical power lines in area • Level surface for ladder placement • Sturdy support for resting ladder top • Not in a traffic area

  7. Work Area Safety Check • Ladders must not be placed in front of doors that open toward the ladder unless the door is blocked open, locked, or guarded.

  8. Pre-Use Safety Check • No damage to ladder sides, rungs, supports • Non-slip Feet • Long enough for the job

  9. Pre-Use Safety Check • Rungs & steps free from slip hazards • Nonconductive siderails for use where you or ladder could contact exposed energized parts

  10. Operation Safety • Face ladder when climbing up or down • Use tool bag or belt to allow us of both hands when climbing • Do not carry heavy or bulky items up or down a ladder

  11. Operation Safety • One person on ladder at a time • Do not over-extend from ladder line • Secure ladder at bottom • Fully open step ladders

  12. Extension or Single Rail Ladders • Ladders used for access to the roof or to a platform must extend at least 3 feet above the step off point

  13. Extension or Single Rail Ladders • A proper ladder angle is achieved by placing the base at a distance from the vertical wall equal to one-fourth the working length of the ladder.

  14. Ladder smarts • Do not use a ladder in a horizontal position for scaffolding or as a platform • Ensure base is level and on solid ground

  15. Ladder Storage • Vertical Storage – hang from near top rung • Horizontal storage – provide hooks every 6 feet and near both ends to prevent bowing

  16. Ladder Repairs • Repair ladders only with approved parts from the original manufacturer • Frequently lubricate metal bearings of locks, wheels, pulleys, etc. • Tag broken ladders with a “DO NOT USE” tag

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