Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
tABle 18.2
ladder Poster
lAdder Poster
Choose.a.ladder.that.is.or.has
Unbroken.rungs.or.steps
Safety.feet
Meets.ANSI.standards
The.right.size.to.do.the.job
Functional.spreaders.that.lock
Metal.ladders.marked.indicating.their.ability.to.conduct.electricity
Not.been.painted
tABle 18.3
ladder setup Poster
lAdder setuP
Place.it.on.a.level.surface.
Use.wide.boards.under.it.if.you.are.on.soft.ground.
Place.the.feet.parallel.with.the.top.support.
Anchor.the.top.
A.straight.ladder.should.extend.3.feet.past.the.support.point.
Tie.or.brace.it.at.bottom.or.have.someone.hold.it.
Keep.the.ladder.the.right.distance.from.the.wall.or.support.
(use the.4-to-1.rule).
Raise.an.extension.ladder.before.extending.it.
If.you.place.a.ladder.in.front.of.a.door,.make.sure.the.door.is.
locked.or.blocked.
tABle 18.4
ladder do's and don'ts Poster
lAdder do's And don'ts
do:
don't:
Clean.your.shoes.irst.
Try.to.use.a.ladder.if.it.is.scaffolding.that.you.
really need.
Face.the.ladder.while.climbing.up.or.down.
Carry.objects.while.climbing;.use.a.special.belt/tool.
pouch.or.hoist.materials.up.with.a.rope.
Hold.the.ladder.with.both.hands.while.climbing.
Step.on.the.top.two.steps.of.a.stepladder.or.the.top.
three.ladder.rungs.of.an.extension.ladder.
Hold.the.ladder.with.one.hand.while.working.
Lean.too.far.in.either.direction.while.working.on.
a ladder.
Use.a.hanger.or.tool.pouch.for.tools.or.a.bucket.
Let.your.belt.buckle.go.outside.the.rails.
Keep.your.weight.centered.between.the.rails.
Go.near.power.lines.or.electricity.with.metal.ladders.
