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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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y Type 3 - Household stepladderType 3 - Household stepladder

y Single ladderSingle ladder

y

Extension ladderExtension ladder

y Fixed ladderFixed ladder

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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y Use handrailsUse handrails

y Always walk upAlways walk up

and down stairsand down stairs

- dont run- dont run

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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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