ACCESS AND EGRESS

ISOLUX INGENERIA S.A. TOWER ERECTION TRAINING

Safe Ladder Usage

Presented By: Victor Momanyi

Designation: QHSE Assistant

Date: _ _ / _ _ / 2016

Contents

Definition

Types of Ladders

• Step ladder

• Single Ladder

• Extension Ladder

• Trestle Ladder

Safe use of Ladders

Ladder Physics

Definition

LADDERS: By OSHA definition1910.21

(c) (1) a

LADDER is an appliance usually

consisting of two sides rails joined at

regular intervals by cross pieces called

steps, rungs or cleats on which a

person may step in an ascending or

descending order.

Types of Ladders

STEP LADDER

- It’s a self supporting portable ladder, non-

adjustable in length, having flat steps and a hinged

back.

SINGLE LADDER

-It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder, Non-

adjustable in length, consisting of but one section.

Types of Ladders cont’d

SINGLE LADDER

-It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder, Non-

adjustable in length, consisting of but one section.

- The base of a ladder’s side rails must rest on a

firm, level foundation. Ensure Anti-slip safety

shoe/foot is secured.

Types of Ladders cont’d

EXTENSION LADDER

- It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder

Adjustable in Length. It consist of two or more

sections travelling in guides or brackets so arranged

as to permit length adjustment.

Types of Ladders cont’d

TRESTEL LADDER

-It’s a Self-supporting portable ladder, non adjustable in length, consisting of two sections

hinged at the top to form equal angles with the base.

Safe use of Ladders

When climbing up or down, workers should:

• Always face the ladder.

• Use a three-point contact climbing method

(two hands and one foot or one hand and two

feet).

Only one worker at a time is allowed on a

single-width ladder.

Safe Ladder use cont’d

Heavy, bulky, or hazardous materials must not be

carried when climbing ladders.

Suitable hoisting equipment must be used for this

purpose.

Workers must not work from the top two rungs of a

ladder.

Setting Up a Ladder

Inspect each ladder before use. Ladders with

loose, broken, or missing rungs, split or bent side

rails, or other defects must be identified and

removed from service.

Ladder tops must rest against a firm structure.

Setting Up a Ladder cont’d

Ladders (other than stepladders) must

extend approximately 1 m (3 ft) above a

safe landing or parapet wall.

Ladders must be set up with a 4 vertical to

1 horizontal slope.

Setting Up a Ladder cont’d

Ladders must be tied, blocked, or otherwise secured to prevent them from

slipping.

Watch for overhead power lines before erecting a ladder.

Metal, including wire-reinforced wooden ladders, must not be used near

energized electrical conductors.

Step Ladders Use; Do’s & Don'ts

DO Fully open step ladder and lock spreaders

in place

DO Maintain an three point contact while on

a ladder

DO If possible Brace yourself with your free

hand

DON’T step on the last two rungs or the

shelf of a ladder

DON’T climb or stand on the rare part of a

step ladder

DON’T Use a step ladder folded up & leaning

against the wall.

Extension Ladder Use

NB: METAL Ladders conduct electricity KEEP

away from power lines and energized

equipment's.

Be sure the two sections of the ladder overlap

according to the mft’s instructions.

Check all Locks on the Ladder are properly

engaged

Ladders MUST always be placed against stable

surfaces.

Thank You