Type I-A ladders are heavy-duty and can handle up to 300 lbs.

Type I ladders can hold up to 250 lbs.

Type II ladders can hold 225 lbs.

Type III ladders are for light duty only and can hold up to 200 lbs. Residential type traditionally

Rungs must be intact and free from grease or oil.

Make sure there are no splinters or sharp edges.

See that metal ladders are not dented or bent.

Fiberglass cannot be split or separating.

Wood cannot be split.

Look at spreaders, dawgs, rivets, gussets, locks, feet

Safety feet should be in place, freely moving.

All support braces and bolts must be present and secure.

On extension ladders, make sure rope is not torn or frayed.

Do not use ladders that have been exposed to fire or corrosive chemicals or excessive sun and weather.

Do not use a ladder for unintended purposes, such as in place of scaffolding, horizontally or closed.

Never allow more than one person on a ladder at a time.

Do not lean over the sides.

Do not carry objects up the ladder with you.

» They are there for a reason!

» Inspected prior to use.

» Fully opened.

» Spreader locks down.

» Flat and level surface.

» Midline inside of the side rails.

» No standing on top step or top cap

» The support leg (arrow) can kick out.

» Feet are on angle and do not provide solid footing.

» Against manufacturer requirements.

» Do not straddle the top unless the ladder is designed for it. ˃ Trestle ladder

» Do not sit on the top cap.

» Use both hands to climb a ladder.

» Ensure the ladder is at least 3 ft above the landing

» Make sure there is 3 points of contact

» Always face the ladder when climbing, descending or working.

» Only use steps and not back supports.

» Never overload the ladder.

» Avoid excessive stretching or leaning.

» Midline between side rails

» Workers should never work while over extending.

» Secure the ladder from displacing

Firm Base

Set both feet level and on the pads

Soft Base

Set on the spikes and seat the ladder in the

ground.

» Make sure the ladder's feet are parallel to the surface it rests against.

» Don’t set ladders where they may be hit or dislodged. ˃ Proper barricade to protect from

impact

» 3 rungs above the landing.

» Dawgs locked.

The distance from the bottom of the ladder to the wall should be one-fourth of the ladder's working height.

An extended arm will be close to the proper angle.

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» Always check to be sure the ladder extension locks (dawgs) are properly seated over the rung.

» Always face the ladder.

» Keep one hand on the ladder for hold.

» Do not work on top three rungs.

» Positioned so that your work is within easy reach.

» Many workers fall from ladders while transitioning on or off of the ladder.

» Access ladders must extend at least 3 feet above the landing platform. ˃ Offers a hand hold

» Ladders should be tied off to prevent displacement too.

3 feet

» Ladders should be set at 1 horizontal to 4 vertical.

» Ladders must be secured.

» Ladder access ways must be guarded. ˃ Gate or offset walkway

» Proper footing.

» This ladder is tied with a rope to a horizontal member. ˃ Prevents pulling away.

» There is nothing to keep the rope from sliding on the girt allowing the ladder to move from side to side.

» Use non-conductive ladders when working around electricity.

˃ Wood or fiberglass

» Don’t carry or move extension ladders while extended.

» Get help moving ladders to maintain control.

» ALWAYS look up!