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Ladders andLadders and
StairsStairs
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Hazards of laddersHazards of ladders
y FallsFalls
y SlipsSlips
y
Reaching too farReaching too far
yWeatherWeather
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Hazards of laddersHazards of ladders
y Oil or grease on a ladderOil or grease on a ladder
y Not secureNot secure
y Contact withContact with
electricityelectricity
y Objects that fall fromObjects that fall from
laddersladders
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Hazards of stairsHazards of stairs
y ClutterClutter
y Slippery surfacesSlippery surfaces
y
DamageDamage
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Hazards of stairsHazards of stairs
y Poor lightingPoor lighting
y Unsafe workUnsafe work
practicespractices
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OSHA regulationsOSHA regulations
y General industry - 29 CFRGeneral industry - 29 CFR
1910.24 through .271910.24 through .27
y Construction - 29 CFR 1926Construction - 29 CFR 1926
Subpart XSubpart X
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Terms used in generalTerms used in general
industry regulationsindustry regulations
y LadderLadder
y StepladderStepladder
y
Type 1 - Industrial stepladderType 1 - Industrial stepladder
y Type 2 - Commercial stepladderType 2 - Commercial stepladder
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Terms used in generalTerms used in general
industry regulationsindustry regulations
y Type 3 - Household stepladderType 3 - Household stepladder
y Single ladderSingle ladder
y
Extension ladderExtension ladder
y Fixed ladderFixed ladder
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Terms used in generalTerms used in general
industry regulationsindustry regulations
y Individual-rung ladderIndividual-rung ladder
y Rail ladderRail ladder
y
CageCage
yWellWell
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Ladder inspectionLadder inspection
y Inspect ladders frequentlyInspect ladders frequently
y Portable metal ladders must bePortable metal ladders must beinspected immediately if it tipsinspected immediately if it tips
overover
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Precautions for safePrecautions for safe
ladder useladder use
y Inspect the ladder for defectsInspect the ladder for defects
beforebefore
using itusing it
y Select a ladder with adequateSelect a ladder with adequate
length and load limitslength and load limits
y Do not use metal ladders nearDo not use metal ladders near
electrical lineselectrical lines 11a
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Precautions for safePrecautions for safe
ladder useladder use
y Use ladders for their intendedUse ladders for their intended
purposepurpose
y Set up the ladder on a firm,Set up the ladder on a firm,
solid surfacesolid surface
y Keep laddersKeep ladders
secured/barricadedsecured/barricaded
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Precautions for safePrecautions for safe
ladder useladder use
y Keep areas around the top andKeep areas around the top and
bottom of the ladder clearbottom of the ladder clear
y Open stepladders fully, and lockOpen stepladders fully, and lock
the spreadersthe spreaders
y Set up straight ladders usingSet up straight ladders using
the 4-to-1 rulethe 4-to-1 rule
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Precautions for safePrecautions for safe
ladder useladder use
y Face ladders whenFace ladders when
ascending/descendingascending/descending
y Use both hands to grip the sideUse both hands to grip the side
rails whenever possiblerails whenever possible
y Only one person on a ladder at aOnly one person on a ladder at a
timetime
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Precautions for safePrecautions for safe
ladder useladder use
y Dont stand on the top 2 stepsDont stand on the top 2 steps
of a stepladderof a stepladder
y Dont stand on the top 4 rungsDont stand on the top 4 rungs
of a straight ladderof a straight ladder
y Never move a portable ladderNever move a portable ladder
with someone on itwith someone on it
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Precautions for safePrecautions for safe
ladder useladder use
y Hoist material up to you whenHoist material up to you when
youve reached the top of theyouve reached the top of the
ladderladder
yWork within the side railsWork within the side rails
y Store ladders in designatedStore ladders in designated
areasareas
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MaintenanceMaintenance
y Remove ladders with structuralRemove ladders with structural
defects, corrosion, or defectivedefects, corrosion, or defective
parts from serviceparts from service
y Tag laddersTag ladders
Do Not UseDo Not Use
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Staying safe on stairsStaying safe on stairs
y Eliminate slippery conditionsEliminate slippery conditions
y
Clean up spillsClean up spillsy Keep free of iceKeep free of ice
and snowand snow
y Ensure properEnsure proper
lighting in stairlighting in stair
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Staying safe on stairsStaying safe on stairs
y Use handrailsUse handrails
y Always walk upAlways walk up
and down stairsand down stairs
- dont run- dont run
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Staying safe on stairsStaying safe on stairs
y Make sure you can see overMake sure you can see over
materials you arematerials you are
carrying on acarrying on astairwaystairway
y Report unsafeReport unsafe
conditionsconditions
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