Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
tABle 18.5
safety guidelines for extension ladders
Be lAdder WIse
Whether.using.a.ladder.at.work.or.at.home,.these.are.some.lessons.that.can.be.learned.to.prevent.a.
serious.injury.from.happening.to.you,.a.co-worker,.or.family.member.
safety guidelines for extension ladders
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Missing.screws/rivets
Frayed.ropes.and.damaged.pulleys
Damaged.rung.locks
Damaged.or.missing.support.feet
Cracked,.split,.or.damaged.rungs,.uprights,.or.braces
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Inspect.ladder;.report.damaged.ladder.immediately
Use.the.correct.length.ladder.for.job
Face.ladder.at.all.times
Use.both.hands.when.climbing
Climb.and.descend.slowly
Use.a.tool.pouch.for.tools
Use.safety.cones,.signs,.or.barriers
Watch.out.for.contact.with.electricity
Side.rails.should.extend.at.least.3.feet.above.landing
Lash.base.or.top.of.ladder.or.have.co-worker.hold.the.ladder
Use.the.4-to-1.rule.(count.the.number.of.rungs.to.the.support.point.and.divide.by.4.-.that's.how.many.
feet.the.ladder.should.be.away.from.the.wall)
don'ts
Use.damaged.ladders
Stand.on.the.top.rung
Move.ladder.while.you.are.on.it
Lean.too.far.to.either.side
Set.up.ladders.on.slick.or.slippery.surface
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All.employees,.including.management.and.supervisors,.are.to.receive.ladder.safety.
training..The.content.of.the.training.shall.include
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Company.rules.and.policies
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Accountability.and.responsibility
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Ladder.hazard.recognition
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Reporting.and.responding.to.ladder.hazards
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Safe.use.of.ladders
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Climbing.safely
Our.motto.is.“Climb.Safely.”
