Scribd
Upload
16 views1 page

4 - Portable Ladder

Uploaded by

Prathyush Shankar
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
16 views1 page

4 - Portable Ladder

Uploaded by

Prathyush Shankar
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

4.

4 Demonstrate hazards associated with the use of portable ladders


Onboard.
Portable Ladder Safety

Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of
occupational fatalities and injuries.

 Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.


 Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid using
a metal ladder near power lines or exposed energized electrical equipment.
 Always inspect the ladder prior to using it. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed from
service and tagged until repaired or discarded.
 Always maintain a 3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact
on the ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and
always face the ladder while climbing (see diagram).
 Only use ladders and appropriate accessories (ladder levelers, jacks or hooks) for
their designed purposes.
 Ladders must be free of any slippery material on the rungs, steps or feet.
 Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a
partially closed position.
 Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for
that purpose.
 Use a ladder only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured (top or
bottom) to prevent displacement.
 Do not place a ladder on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
 Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder.
 An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must
extend at least 3 feet above the point of support (see diagram). Do not
stand on the three top rungs of a straight, single or extension ladder.
 The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to place its base a quarter of the
working length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface (see
diagram).
 A ladder placed in any location where it can be displaced by other work
activities must be secured to prevent displacement or a barricade must be
erected to keep traffic away from the ladder.
 Be sure that all locks on an extension ladder are properly engaged.
 Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. Be aware of the
ladder’s load rating and of the weight it is supporting, including the weight
of any tools or equipment.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy