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Ladder Safety

Ladder Safety. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company Safety Department. Ladder Safety. Falls are a common cause of work-related injuries Almost everyone has fallen at work at least once Falls from ladders dramatically increases potential for serious injury. Ladder Safety.

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Ladder Safety

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  1. Ladder Safety Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company Safety Department

  2. Ladder Safety • Falls are a common cause of work-related injuries • Almost everyone has fallen at work at least once • Falls from ladders dramatically increases potential for serious injury

  3. Ladder Safety • Make sure the ladder is the correct load rating • Type III – light duty, load capacity of 200 lbs • Type II – medium duty, load capacity 225 lbs • Type I – heavy duty, load capacity of 250 lbs • Type IA – extra heavy duty, load capacity of 300 lbs

  4. Ladder Safety • The type of ladder you choose for a job should be based on: • Height of job • Equipment to be used • Site conditions • Location • Extent and duration of the job

  5. Ladder Safety • Do not climb ladders if you are not physically and mentally prepared to do so • Workers in medications that cause dizziness or drowsiness should never climb a ladder • Only one person should be on a ladder at a time • Barriers must be set up to prevent people from walking under a ladder, regardless of their head protection

  6. Ladder Safety • Use the proper ladder for the job • Use a ladder that is the proper length for the job • Set up straight, single or extension ladders to be at an approximately 75 degree angle • Be sure all locks on extension ladders are properly engaged • Never place a ladder in front of a door that is not locked, blocked or guarded

  7. Ladder Safety • Make sure metal ladders have slip resistant feet • Never use any ladders (metal, wood, or fiberglass) around power lines or electrical equipment • Keep your body centered between the rails of the ladder • Do not use the ladder for any purpose other than what it was intended for

  8. Ladder Safety • Do not step on the top step or bucket shelf • Do not attempt to climb or stand on the rear section of a step ladder • Never leave a raised ladder unattended • Tools and equipment should be carried up in a secure manner • Do not paint ladders as this may hide structural defects

  9. Ladder Safety • Set up barriers to prevent unauthorized people from walking up ladders • When carrying a ladder, hold the middle section to keep the ladder parallel to the ground • Never use ladders in strong winds

  10. Ladder Safety • Maintain three points of contact at all times: • Two hands and one foot • Two feet and one hand • Always wear slip resistant footwear • Always face the ladder when climbing up or down • Open stepladders fully and firmly lock both spreaders

  11. Quiz – True or False • Allowing a wooden or fiberglass ladder to come into contact with electric lines is perfectly safe FALSE – Never allow any ladder to come in contact with live electric lines

  12. Quiz – True or False • Using a ladder in front of a door is okay if the door is locked, blocked or guarded. TRUE

  13. Quiz – True or False • Regardless of the type of ladder you are using, you should keep your body centered between the rails at all times. TRUE

  14. Quiz – True or False • You should never use the top step of a ladder unless it is a stepladder. FALSE – You should never use the top step of any ladder

  15. Quiz – True or False • You should never leave a raised ladder unattended. TRUE

  16. Quiz – True or False • Use your hands to carry tools and equipment up and down a ladder. FALSE – Carry tools in a secure manner, such as a tool belt

  17. Quiz – True or False • Painted ladders are usually safer because they have fewer splinters. FALSE – Paint can hide structural defects

  18. Quiz – True or False • Hard hats should always be available for those who must walk under ladders while they are in use. FALSE – Barriers should be set up to prevent people from walking under a ladder

  19. Quiz – True or False • When carrying a ladder, you should always carry it in the middle and keep it parallel to the ground. TRUE

  20. Quiz – True or False • Remember to always maintain two points of contact when using a ladder. FALSE – Three points of contact should always be in place

  21. Quiz – True or False • Never use a ladder in strong winds. TRUE

  22. Quiz – True or False • You should avoid climbing a ladder if you are taking medications that can cause dizziness or drowsiness. TRUE

  23. Quiz – True or False • Two people can use a ladder at the same time only when using a step ladder. FALSE – Only one person may use a ladder at any one time

  24. Quiz – True or False • The type of ladder you select should be based on: • Height of job • Equipment to be used • Site conditions • Location • Extent and duration of job TRUE

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