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First Talk: Ladder Safety

Job site example

Ryan was applying sheetrock mud to a wall and

was standing on the top rung of a 12-foot ladder.

He lost his balance, fell to the concrete floor,

and landed on his head. He suffered a major

head injury.

Ladders are involved in many incidents like this,

some of which are fatal. Your life literally can

depend on knowing how to inspect, use and care

for this tool. Let’s spend a few minutes talking

about ladders.

Inspecting ladders

Before using any ladder, inspect it. Look for the

following faults:

z Loose or missing rungs or cleats;

z Loose nails, bolts, screws;

z Wood splinters or damaged edges;

z Cracked, broken, split, dented, or badly worn

rungs, cleats, or side rails; and

z Corrosion of metal ladders or metal parts.

If you find a ladder in poor condition, tag the

ladder and take it out of service. If repairs are not

feasible, the defective ladder should be removed

from the job site.

Using ladders

Choose the right type and size ladder. Except

where stairways, ramps, or runways are

provided, use a ladder to go from one level to

another. Keep these points in mind:

1. Be sure straight ladders are long enough

so that the side rails extend above the top

support point, by at least 36 inches.

2. Don’t set up ladders in areas such as

doorways or walkways where others may

run into them, unless they are protected by

barriers. Keep the area around the top and

base of the ladder clear. Don’t run hoses,

extension cords, or ropes on a ladder and

create an obstruction.

3. Don’t try to increase the height of a ladder

by standing it on boxes, barrels or other

materials. Don’t try to splice two ladders

together.

4. Do not apply personal or job stickers/decals.

5. Set the ladder on solid footing against a solid

support. Don’t try to use a stepladder as a

straight ladder.

6. Place the base of straight ladders out away

from the wall or edge of the upper level

about 1 foot for every 4 feet of vertical

height. Don’t use ladders as a platform,

runway or scaffold.

ref:https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3666.pdf pg.5

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Thanks Emmett Russell!

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