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Walking and Working Surfaces. Related Work Activities. Working in a greenhouse Pruning trees Mowing lawns Trimming Carrying heavy loads Painting. Hazardous Conditions & Unsafe Acts. Standing on a broken ladder Using a ladder improperly Wet concrete floors
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Related Work Activities • Working in a greenhouse • Pruning trees • Mowing lawns • Trimming • Carrying heavy loads • Painting
Hazardous Conditions & Unsafe Acts • Standing on a broken ladder • Using a ladder improperly • Wet concrete floors • Concrete floors covered in grass clippings • Working on slippery slopes • Working on muddy, uneven terrain • Walking around large sticks and stones
Potential Outcomes • Cuts and bruises • Sprains and strains • Head, neck and back injuries • Broken bones • Concussions • Paralysis • Fatal injuries
NJ FACE Fatal Fact • The victim stood on an extended aluminum ladder which was positioned against the side of a house. • As he reached to his right, with only his left hand and left foot on the ladder. • He apparently lost his grip and fell.
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls • Slips, trips, and falls make up the majority of accidental injuries. • Good housekeeping can prevent some of these injuries. • Workers should be trained in proper ladder use and safety.
Housekeeping • Workplaces must be kept clean, orderly, and sanitary. • Workroom floors must be maintained as clean and dry as possible. • Slippery substances such as grass clippings and algae growth should be removed from work floors inside and out.
Non-Slip Boots • Slip-resistant soled boots should be worn when working on slippery surfaces.
Preventing Slip and Trip Injuries • Pay close attention to conditions. Remember that wet grass can be very slick, • Slow down on muddy or uneven terrain. • Wear boots that have good traction. • Put tools, equipment and materials back where they belong. • Be especially careful if you are applying liquids. • Pay close attention if you are carrying a load that may block your view. • Practice good housekeeping. If you spill something, clean it up.
Ladders • Ladder use is very common around landscaping sites • To prune trees • In greenhouses • Painting • Most ladder accidents happen when someone falls from a ladder or when the ladder falls because it is being used incorrectly.
Ladder Inspection • Check metal ladders for: • Sharp edges, dents, bent steps or stiles, condition of no-slip rubber or plastic feet and corrosion. • Check wood ladders for: • Splits, cracks, chips, loose steps or rungs and warping • Check fiber glass ladders for: • Loose components, missing components, cracks and chips.
Step Ladders • Step ladders should be used with the two sets of legs apart and locked. • The step ladder should not be used as an extension ladder. • The top step of a step ladder should never be used to stand on.
Extension Ladders • Make sure extension ladder locks are engaged • Never stand on the top three rungs • Don’t lean a ladder against a movable object • Ladder should extend 3 feet from its resting place
Ladder Angle • The ladder should be placed according to the Four-to-One Rule • For every 4 feet of rise, the base of the ladder should be 1 foot away from the object the ladder is resting against.
Preventing Falls from Ladders • Select the appropriate ladder for the job • Do not use a ladder in windy conditions • Place extension ladders at the proper angle • Do not stand on the top three rungs of an extension ladder • Always have a three point contact while on a ladder.
Preventing Falls from Ladders • Place ladders on a slip-free surface and away from things like: • Algae growth, • Oil droplets, • Potting mix, • Or wet grass clippings. • Make sure rungs of ladder are clear of these slippery substances
Preventing Falls from Ladders • Never extend the body outside the ladder side rails. • Don’t over-reach while on a ladder • Place the ladder on even terrain, • Do not carry heavy objects up or down a ladder. • Always face the ladder when ascending or descending.
Ladder Care • Ladders are to be kept free of oil, grease, wet paint, and other slipping hazards. • Keep ladders clean and free from dirt and grease, which might conceal defects. • Wood ladders should be protected with a clear sealer. • Wood ladders should not be painted because the paint could hide defects.
Ladders Around Power Lines • Always know the location of any nearby power lines • Observe the placement of ladders relative to nearby power lines. • Stay at least 10 feet from the power lines during all activities • More distance may be needed with higher voltage lines
VA Face Fatal Fact • A 21-year-old painter was electrocuted when the metal ladder he was moving contacted an overhead power line about 24 feet above ground level and directly above the victim's position.
Floor Openings • An opening measuring 12 inches or more in its least dimension in a floor, platform, pavement, or yard, through which persons may fall.
Guarding Floor Openings • Provide covers and/or guardrails to protect workers from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches.
Stairways • Flights of stairs with four or more risers must have standard stair railings or handrails.
Stairways • Keep stairways well lit and free from debris or oil and grease. • Keep outside stairways clear of grass clippings, algae growth and other slippery substances • Remove any clutter from stairways • Use stairway handrails
Walking and Working Surfaces Summary • Keep all walking and working surfaces clear of water, clutter, and slippery debris. • Make sure walkways are clear from tripping hazards. • Use step and extension ladders properly. • Guard openings in floors which workers can fall through. • Keep stairways clear of debris and clutter.