What Goes Up… Must Come Down Portable Ladder Safety.
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What Goes Up…Must Come Down
Portable Ladder Safety
Overview Equipment
Types Checks
Critical Number Set Up Ascending/descending While in Use Safe Practices
Equipment - Types
Equipment - Types
Type & style Proper length Duty rating
Special duty (IAA) – 375 lbs. Extra heavy duty (IA) – 300 lbs. Heavy duty (I) – 250 lbs. Medium duty (II) – 225 lbs. Light duty (III) – 200 lbs.
Material
Equipment - Checks Prior to each use Replace steps showing ¼ surface is worn away Never paint wooden ladders Check feet to make sure they are securely
attached Clean and lubricate moving parts (spreaders,
hinges, locks & pulleys) Replace worn labels and components Never use ladders with broken components
Critical Numbers
• 3 ft above the surface
• Distance from structure = ¼ height of the structure
Critical Numbers
20 ft.
height
No less than 5 ft.
No less than 3 ft.
Set Up – Extension Ladders
Check for overhead hazards, electrical lines, etc.
Stable surface
If leaning against surface, should extend at least 3 ft. beyond the surface height
Base of ladder ¼ of structure height from the base of the structure
Set Up – Extension Ladders
Walk the ladder up Closed No overhead hazards
Back the ladder’s legs up
Raise the fly section
Set Up – Extension Ladder Secure the ladder
Tie off/hook top
Employee to hold ladder
Level base
Set Up – Step Ladders
Check for overhead hazards, electrical lines, etc.
Stable surface
Fully extend all supports, braces, etc.
Ascending/DescendingAlways…
Maintain three points of contact
Keep your center of weight (torso) between the legs of the ladder
Use pulleys or a tool belt if you need to carry items with you
Ascending/DescendingFixed Ladders
Must have cage, wells or ladder safety system if height is greater than 24’ but less than 50’ or 24’ above the ground Could include body harness
While In Use
Never use the top two rungs
One person per ladder
While In Use
If you can’t reach… MOVE THE LADDER
Safe Practices Prohibit ladders from being propped on
boxes, barrels and other objects Both rails should be equally supported Ladders should never be moved while
occupied Face ladders while climbing and
descending Surfaces (both on ladder and ground
around the ladder) should be free of oil and other slipping hazards
Safe PracticesSafe storage…
Dry location Away from direct sunlight Secure to prevent tipping
Questions?
SDAO Loss Control Department
(800) 285-5461(503) 371-8667