Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
tABle 18.6
safety guidelines for stepladders
Be lAdder WIse
safety guidelines for stepladders
InsPect
Missing.screws.or.rivets.on.steps
Damaged,.loose,.or.broken.hinges
Deformed,.loose,.or.broken.spreaders
Damaged.or.missing.support.feet
Side.rails.for.cracks.and.damage
do's
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
Watch.out.for.contact.with.electricity
Use.safety.cones,.signs,.or.barriers.when.it.makes.sense
Set.up.on.stable.lat.surface
don'ts
Use.damaged.ladders
Stand.on.the.top
Sit.on.the.top
Move.ladder.while.you.are.on.it
Lean.too.far.to.either.side
Throw.tools.from.the.ladder
Jump.from.the.ladder
Set.up.ladders.on.slick.or.slippery.surfaces
IncentIves
Anyone.who.experiences.a.ladder.incident.will.receive.retraining.related.to.ladder.
safety..The.company.feels.that.workers.and.crews.who.do.not.experience.a.ladder.inci-
dent.over.set.periods.of.time.should.receive.recognition.for.their.safe.performance.
All.employees.who.go.1.month.without.an.incident.will.receive.a.company.ball.cap..
All.work.crews.who.go.without.an.incident.for.a.month.will.receive.a.company.tee-shirt..
All.workers.who.go.3.months.without.an.incident.will.receive.a.gift.certiicate.for.a.
lunch,.and.work.crews.who.go.3.months.without.an.incident.will.receive.a.pizza.lunch.
Workers. who. go. 5. months. without. an. incident. will. receive. a. pocketknife,. and.
work. crews. who. go. 5. months. without. an. incident. will. receive. a. travel. mug.. All.
workers.who.go.6.months.without.a.ladder.incident.will.receive.a.gift.certiicate.for.
