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Basic Requirements
Before Starting the
Training
LADDER
LADDERS
A piece of equipment that is used for climbing up something.
Types of Ladders
• Fixed
• Portable
• Single
• Extension
• Step ladder
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POSITIONING LADDERS
• Make sure that the ladder is long enough for the job.
• Place on a firm base, set angle approx..750
• Do not place a ladder in front of a door
• Always place the ladder on firm ground
• Place ladder on a clean slip free level surface.
• Make sure ladders are firmly secured
• Extension over an elevated area - approx.. 3 feet / 1 meter
• Single and extension ladders – always use in Vertical
position
• Do not allow other to work under a ladder in use.
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ASCENDING AND DESCENDING
• Hold on with both hands
• Always face the ladder
• Never slide down
• Ensure shoes/work boots are free from oil and grease
• Only one person on ladder at a time
• Never climb
a) Higher than third rung from top for straight ladder
b) Higher than second tread from top for step ladder
• Always maintain 3 points of contact with the ladder
• Do not carry anything - Use carriers and tool belts to carry
objects up a ladder
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USAGE OF LADDERS
Do not use
• Makeshift ladders
• Splice ladders
Stepladder
• Fully opened and locked
Maximum height
• Single ladder – 9 meters
• Extension ladder – 15 meters
Extension ladder
• Fully extended minimum overlap 4 rungs
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INSPECTION
Before use
• Scaffolding ladders
• Inspect during scaffold inspection
• If damaged - Tag “Out of Service”
• Portable ladders
• Registered, Serial number /department ID
• Register
• Date of inspection / inspector's name
• Report deficiencies
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CRITERIA FOR INSPECTION
• Unique identifying tag or number
• Non-slip shoe at the base
• Rungs are intact and are not bent
• Wooden ladders are not painted
• Annual NDT checks - shop-made ladders
• Spreaders or other locking devices are in place.
• All rungs and steps are free of oil, grease, dirt, etc.
• No structural defects, all support braces intact.
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STORAGE
• Do Not Store Aluminum ladders where likely to come in
contact with caustic / lime / wet cement
• Store ladders on sturdy hooks in areas where they cannot CAUSTIC
be damaged. Store to prevent warping or sagging. Do not
hang anything on ladders that are in a stored condition.
LADDER MAINTENANCE
• Keep ladders clean
• Never replace broken parts unless provided by the original manufacturer
• Do not attempt to repair broken side rails
• Keep all threaded fasteners properly adjusted
• Replace worn steps with parts from manufacturer
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LADDER HAZARDS
Falls from ladders can result in broken bone and death.
Ladder safety is a life saving program at our company.
Hazards include:
•Ladders with missing or broken parts.
•Using a ladder with too low a weight rating
•Using a ladder that is too short for purpose.
•Using ladders as a working platform
•Objects falling from ladders
•Using ladders in uncontrolled high traffic areas
•Electrical hazards
Do not use Aluminum or metal ladders
Use Fiberglass or Wooden ladders
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ACCIDENTS WITH LADDERS
Ladders slip because :-
• The ladder is not secured properly
• The ladder used on soft or uneven ground
• Placing the ladder at an unsuitable angle
(recommended angle is 1 out to every 4 up
(75 degrees)
• Unsafe use of ladder such as overreaching,
sliding down, carrying materials up or
down a ladder
