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Today, 2000 peoplewill be injured in
ladder-related accidents...
...and one will be fatally injured.
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20%Fall injuries in the
workplace
81%Fall injuries in the
constructionindustry
In the workplace, about 20% of fall injuries involve ladders. This percentage is even higher in the construction industry, where about 81% of fall injuries treated in emergency rooms involve ladders.
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If you need to use aladder. . .
. . .what is your
first step?
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First, consider if a ladder is the bestoption for the job. OSHA suggestsasking yourself these 4 questions*:• Will I have to hold heavy items while on the ladder?• Is the elevated area high enough that it would
require a long ladder that can be unstable?• Will I be working from this height for a long time?• Do I have to stand on the ladder sideways
in order to do this work?
*If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, a ladder might not be a good idea.
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OK, so you DO need a ladder. . .
Select the correct one.
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versus Selfsupporting
Non-Selfsupporting
Step ladders
Extensionladders
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Which Type?
Correct height...You shouldn’t have to stand on the top rung or topstep of theladder.
Extension ladders should extend 3 feet beyond the edge that supports them.
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SafetyFeatures...• Do not use the top step.
• Are the steps safely connected to the frame?
• Are safety treads present to avoid slipping off?
• Does the ladder have special safety feet that anchor the ladder?
• Is the ladder certified?
ProTip: If unsure about the safety level of the ladder, take time to locate a knowledgeable store clerk and ask!
• Are lock-bars present
Fiberglass(for working around electricity)
Aluminum(lightweight, NOT for use around electricity)
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material
Follow these
GUIDELINES...
ladder safety
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Place theladder onstable ground.
Inspect the ladder for damage orstability issues.
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For self-supporting ladders, lock the metal spreader for security.
If your ladder does not havethem consideranother one.
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Place the ladder at a safe angle.
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OSHA says a safe angle is when “the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is about ¼ the working length of the ladder.”
Wear proper footwear with treads.
Always have 3 points of contact with the ladder (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand).
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Face the ladder when ascending or descending.
Don’t lean outside the ladder’s rails.
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Use a spotter for extra safety.
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10 Don’t carry tools in your hands. Use a tool belt!
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