Step Ladder Safety

Maintain a 3 point contact two hands and a foot or two feet and a hand when climbing descending a ladder.

Step ladder safety.

When the ladder is set up for use it must be placed on firm level ground and without any type of slippery condition present at either the base or top support points. The canadian standards association csa standard z11 12 recommends different lengths for different rating or grades of step ladders. What are step ladder ratings and is there a maximum length for a step ladder. Falls from portable ladders step straight combination and extension are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries.

The portable ladder safety program establishes training and standard procedures for all indiana university employees that use portable ladders at work. Standing on the ladder. Step ladders straight ladders extension ladders and other variations of portable utility ladders. Get it as soon as thu oct 8.

Step ladders should only be used in a fully open position with side braces and cross braces locked. The length of the ladder must be sufficient so that the climber does not have to stand on the top rung or step. Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Only put ladders.

Two feet on the same step and the body knees or chest supported by the stepladder to maintain three points of contact. Use a barricade to keep traffic away from the ladder. Or climbing a ladder. Avoid using a metal ladder near power.

This program pertains to the use of the following ladders. Safe use of job. Reducing falls in construction. Topfun folding 3 step ladder safety lock design sturdy steel ladder with convenient handgrip and anti slip wide pedal 300lbs capacity portable foldable step stool big non slip 4 feet 3 step 69 99 69.

Read and follow all labels markings on the ladder. Make sure a safe handhold is available 4. As a rule of thumb keep your belt buckle between the rails. Health and safety executive safe use of ladders and stepladders page 5 of 7.

Stay near the middle of the ladder and face the ladder while climbing up down. 2 do not use a step ladder in a folded and leaning position in place of a straight ladder.