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Down To Zero ̶ Eliminate Falls/Save Lives

Down To Zero ̶ Eliminate Falls/Save Lives. State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO Funded by Federal OSHA (2013). PPT Section 6 of 8.

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Down To Zero ̶ Eliminate Falls/Save Lives

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  1. Down To Zero ̶Eliminate Falls/Save Lives State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO Funded by Federal OSHA (2013) PPT Section 6 of 8 This material was produced under grant number SH-23588-12-60-F-6 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

  2. Ladders

  3. Sheet Metal Worker Falls Off Step Ladder And Dies (California Case Study) • Break into small groups • Take 5-10 minutes to read the case study and discuss the questions • Report your answer back to the class

  4. When Do People Fall From Ladders? • When ladder slides off its base • Stepping down ladders • Most deaths happen from 10 feet or lower Photo: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

  5. LadderRatings and Labels Source: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

  6. Photo: House of Ladders

  7. Ladder Composition

  8. What’s Wrong? Photo: Robert Carr

  9. What’s Wrong With These Ladders? Photos: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

  10. What’s Wrong? Photo: Steve Barrett, Oregon OSHA

  11. How Do You Use A Ladder Safely? • Always face the ladder going up or down • Maintain three-point contact at all times • Don’t carry anything in your hands • Use on a firm level surface • Secure ladder at top and bottom Photo: NAHB

  12. How Do You Use A Stepladder? • In an open, locked position • Don’t stand on the top step or top cap • Don’t over reach Photo: NAHB

  13. How Do You Use An Extension Ladder? • Set up at a 4:1 height to base ratio • Use on a firm level surface • Side rails should extend at least 3’ above the surface • Secure ladder at top and bottom

  14. Check Ladder Angle Stand with your feet at the base of the ladder and extend your arms straight out If your hands just touch, the ladder will be very close to the 4 to 1 ratio

  15. Secure Top Photos: NAHB

  16. Secure Bottom Photos: NAHB

  17. Firm Base Photo: NAHB

  18. What’s Wrong? Photo: NAHB

  19. What’s Wrong? Photo: NAHB

  20. View DVD: Don’t Fall for It

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