Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
tABle 18.1
company's ladder checklist
comPAny's lAdder checklIst
Inspection:
_____1.. Are.the.joints.between.the.steps.and.side.rails.tight?
_____2.. Is.all.hardware.secure?
_____3.. Are.nonslip.safety.cleats.securely.attached.to.the.side.rails?
_____4.. Do.the.locks,.and.other.movable.parts,.move.without.binding.or.excessive.play?
_____5.. Are.wooden.ladders.unpainted.so.as.to.reveal.cracks.and.defects?
_____6.. Are.metal.ladders.free.of.corrosion?
Placing.Ladders:
_____7.. Are.ladder.bases.set.at.a.distance.from.the.structure.equal.to.about.1/4.of.the.ladder.height?
_____8.. Is.the.ladder.resting.on.a.irm.level.surface,.not.on.boxes,.barrels,.or.blocks?
_____9.. Are.the.feet.of.the.ladder.braced.or.staked.to.prevent.slipping?
____10.. Are.stepladders.opened.fully?
____11.. Are.there.guards.or.barricades.around.any.ladder.used.near.foot.or.vehicle.trafic?
____12.. Is.the.area.surrounding.the.top.and.bottom.of.the.ladder.clear?
____13.. If.the.ladder.is.placed.in.front.of.a.door.or.passage,.is.the.door.locked.or.the.passage.barricaded?
____14.. Does.the.ladder.extend.3.feet.above.the.top.level,.and.is.it.secured?
Workers:
____15.. Are.workers.wearing.clean.shoes?
____16.. Are.the.workers'.hands.free.of.grease,.oil,.and.other.slippery.substances?
____17.. Is.a.lift.or.hoist.being.used.for.heavy.equipment.or.materials?
____18.. Is.the.worker.below.the.third.rung.from.the.top.of.the.ladder.while.performing.work?
____19.. Is.the.worker.avoiding.overreaching,.so.as.not.to.lose.balance?
____20.. If.a.stepladder.is.used,.is.the.worker.no.higher.than.third.step.from.the.top?
____21.. Is.the.worker.afraid.to.work.at.heights?
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As.part.of.the.company's.effort.to.control.and.prevent.ladder.accidents,.the.posters.
in. Tables 18.2,. 18.3,. and. 18.4. should. be. posted. around. the. work. area. as. constant.
reminders.of.what.should.be.occurring.regarding.the.safe.use.of.ladders.
If. a. damaged. or. unsafe. ladder. is. identiied,. it. should. be. removed. from. service.
and.a.tag.should.be.afixed.to.it.stating.“Removed.from.Service..Do.not.Use.”.The.
supervisor.must.be.informed.of.the.unsafe.ladder..The.supervisor.must.ensure.that.
the.ladder.is.not.used.and.that.it.is.either.disposed.of.or.repaired.to.a.safe.condition..
Any.ladder.accidents.must.be.fully.investigated.by.the.supervisor.and.recommenda-
tions.to.prevent.further.occurrence.made.and.implemented.
Weekly.safety.talks.should.be.given.to.reinforce.training,.safety.rules,.safe.prac-
tices,.and.unique.ladder.applications..Supervisors.should.give.safety.talks.on.ladders.
similar.to.the.information.that.is.found.in.Tables 18.5.and.18.6.
