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Ladder Safety
What is wrong with this?
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wet
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 Use of Ladders– Section 3277 Fixed Ladders– Section 3278 Portable Wood Ladders– Section 3279 Portable Metal Ladders– Section 3280 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 workSingle Ladder
– Non-self supporting– Non adjustable in height– One section
Extension Ladder– Non-self supporting– Adjustable in length– Two sections
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
Sources: ANSI A14 and OSHA 1910.26
Type Capable of Supporting
Rated Use
Type IAA 375 lbs Special Duty
Type IA 300 lbs Extra Heavy Duty Industrial
Type I 250 lbs Heavy Duty Industrial
Type II 225 lbs Medium Duty Commercial
Type III 200 lbs Light Duty Household
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
High traffic area– Co-worker assistance– Barricade doors– Cones
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)
Minimum Overlap (ft)
≤ 36 3
37 – 48 4
48 – 60 5
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
