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Ladder Safety

Ladder Safety. Choose the Correct Ladder. 3 Considerations…. Height: is the ladder tall enough? (hint 8 ft ladder = 5’8’’). Performance: is the weight capacity rating enough to support the employee and materials???.

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Ladder Safety

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  1. Ladder Safety

  2. Choose the Correct Ladder 3 Considerations…. Height: is the ladder tall enough? (hint 8 ft ladder = 5’8’’) Performance: is the weight capacity rating enough to support the employee and materials??? Material: is the ladder wood, fiberglass or aluminum? Is the ladder to be used to work on energized equipment?

  3. WISHA Regulations General industry - WAC 296-800-290 Construction - WAC 296-155-Part J • Type 1AA Industrial Special Duty Use - 375 Pounds • Type 1A Industrial Extra Heavy Use - 300Pounds • Type 1 - Industrial Heavy Use - 250 Pounds • Type 2 - Commercial Medium Use - 225 Pounds • Type 3 - Household Light Use - 200 Pounds (Type 3 NOT allowed to be used in schools) (Unlabeled ladders not permitted in any workplace)

  4. Check also for OSHA approval Check the load capacity of the ladder

  5. Ladder inspection • Inspect ladders frequently -- Before each use -- Document thorough inspection monthly • Portable metal ladder must be inspected immediately if it tips over • Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for inspection • Document inspections and preventative maintenance schedules

  6. Read, understand and follow ALL warning stickers

  7. Ladder Supports must always be in the locked-down position before climbing the ladder

  8. DO NOT Use Aluminum Ladders Near Power Sources • Avoid use when working on any energized source • Stay away from overhead lines

  9. Precautions for safe ladder use • Use ladders for their intended purpose • Set up the ladder on a firm, solid surface • Keep ladders secured/barricaded

  10. Precautions for safe ladder use • Face ladders when ascending/descending • Keep ladder rungs and boots clean • Avoid leaning or over reaching

  11. Precautions for safe ladder use • Hoist material up to you when you’ve reached the top of the ladder • Work within the side rails - “Belt-Buckle Rule” • Store ladders in designated areas

  12. Maintenance • Remove ladders with structural defects, corrosion, or defective parts from service • Red-Tag ladders “Do Not Use”

  13. Never Stand On the Top Step!

  14. Never Stand On the Step Below the Top Step!

  15. Never climb up the back side of a folding ladder, unless the ladder is designed for such use

  16. Never Overreach

  17. Make sure that the locking mechanisms are engaged before you climb the ladder

  18. Both hands must be free when climbing a ladder. Ladders must be stabilized and extend at least 3 feet above the roof edge.

  19. Bad Situations

  20. Key Points • Use proper ladder • 3-point contact • when climbing or descending • 4 to 1 rule • Belt buckle rule

  21. Questions? • Don Ebert NEWESD 101Risk Manager 789-3517 / 981-7798

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