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Laddersafetypublished2010 12722175876904 Phpapp01

This document provides an overview of ladder safety. It notes that falls from ladders cause over 1 death and 65,000 injuries per year. It reviews regulations on ladder use and types of ladders including portable and fixed ladders. Guidelines are presented on selecting the proper ladder based on the work surface and conditions, duty ratings, inspection, climbing, carrying, and storage. Examples illustrate proper and improper ladder usage. Contact information is provided for additional safety assistance.

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Laddersafetypublished2010 12722175876904 Phpapp01

This document provides an overview of ladder safety. It notes that falls from ladders cause over 1 death and 65,000 injuries per year. It reviews regulations on ladder use and types of ladders including portable and fixed ladders. Guidelines are presented on selecting the proper ladder based on the work surface and conditions, duty ratings, inspection, climbing, carrying, and storage. Examples illustrate proper and improper ladder usage. Contact information is provided for additional safety assistance.

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Ladder Safety

What is wrong with this?


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no shoes

Overview

Background Types Selection Climbing/Working Guidelines Inspection Safety carry

Storage Examples Quiz

Background

1 Death/ Day -Ladder Fall


(Http://www.signweb.com)

65,000 Injuries/Year
(Http://www.signweb.com)

Regulations

Cal OSHA Title 8, Subchapter 7, Group 1, Article 4

Section 3276 Section 3277 Section 3278 Section 3279 Section 3280

Use of Ladders Fixed Ladders Portable Wood Ladders Portable Metal Ladders Portable Reinforced Plastic Ladders

Source: http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/sb7g1a4.html

Types of Ladders (1)

Fixed

ladders

Types of Ladders (2)

Portable

ladders

Portable Ladders required for activities on a construction site (1)

Performance work Stepladder


Self supporting Non-adjustable in height Flat steps Hinged back

Portable Ladders required for activities on a construction site (2)

Access work
Single Ladder

Non-self supporting Non adjustable in height One section Non-self supporting Adjustable in length Two sections

Extension Ladder

Portable Ladder Selection

Consider work surface


Floor

Level surface

Top support condition

Ladders be tall enough to reach work area Non-Conductive Weight capacity rating (person/supplies)

Ladder Duty Rating


Type Type IAA Capable of Supporting 375 lbs Rated Use Special Duty

Type IA
Type I

300 lbs
250 lbs

Extra Heavy Duty Industrial


Heavy Duty Industrial

Type II
Type III

225 lbs
200 lbs

Medium Duty Commercial


Light Duty Household
Sources: ANSI A14 and OSHA 1910.26

Self Supporting Ladder


Use on level surface Fully extend and lock Spreaders Never climb or stand on the top step Maintain three point contact

Self Supporting Ladder (Cont.)

Use tool belt to carry tools


Pulley or hoist Co-worker assistance Barricade doors Cones

High traffic area


Non- Self Supporting Ladders


Use on level surface Height to base ratio Extends 3ft above supporting edge Use tool belt/pulley Stay off the top three rungs Only one person at a time Three point contact

Non- Self Supporting Ladders (cont.)


The 4:1 Height to Base Ratio

Non- Self Supporting Ladders (cont.)


Minimum Overlap for Extension Ladders

Ladder Height (ft) 36 37 48

Minimum Overlap (ft) 3 4

48 60

Safety Ladder Carrying


Carry horizontally Hold at midpoint to balance the load. Get help if needed Making turns be careful!

Ladder Inspection

Prior to EVERY use


Loose or damaged rungs, steps, rails or braces Spreaders can be locked in place Safety feet are present on straight ladders Grease or dirt Paint can hide defects

Tag-out ladders (Do Not Use)

Climbing/Working Guidelines

Wear slip-resistant footwear

ALWAYS face ladder (up and down) Move slowly/cautiously on ladder

Ladder Storage

ANSI recommendations Dry and ventilated storage area Vertically- support/ tie every 6ft Horizontally- support both ends and middle Do Not store items on top of ladder Warp

Example 1:

Example 2:

Example 3:

WATCH YOUR STEP

Contacts

David Wei, Safety Specialist 310-206-4189; [email protected]

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