Transcript Verbal Crisis Intervention

Risk Management
Department
Ladder Safety
July, 2006
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Ladder
Safety
Introduction
Every year, more than 30,000 people in the United States are
injured in ladder accidents in the workplace.
This training contains information about the hazards posed by
ladders and steps you must take to use ladders properly and to
protect yourself from injury.
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Ladder
Safety
Introduction
In this training we will cover:
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Getting Started
Pre-Use Inspection
Set-Up
Safety Below
Safe Climbing Tips
Moving a Ladder
Carrying Materials
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Ladder
Safety
Getting Started
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What will you need for your job?
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Type of ladder
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Capacity – appropriate for weight
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Will you be working with or around electrical energy? If so, a
non-conductive ladder will be required
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Ladder
Safety
Getting Started
Types of Ladders
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Step stools
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Straight or extension ladders
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Step or “A” frame ladders
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Built-in mounted ladders
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Ladder
Safety
Getting Started
Ladder Capacity
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IAA - 375 lbs. - Commercial General heavy-duty
applications
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IA - 300 lbs. - Heavy-Duty Industrial Building, Roofing,
General Contracting
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I – 250 lbs. - Industrial General Contracting, Building,
Maintenance, Drywalling
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II - 225 lbs. - Commercial Light Commercial, Painting,
Cleaning Light Repair
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III - 200 lbs. - Household Painting, Yard Work, Chores
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Ladder
Safety
Pre-Use Ladder Inspection
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Make sure feet are not broken or malfunctioning and that the
slip-resistant pads are secure.
Inspect the ladder for cracks, bends and splits on the side
rails, rungs and steps.
Make sure both rung locks are working properly.
Test the rope and pulley. Examine the rope for any signs of
fraying. Make sure the pulley is operating smoothly.
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Ladder
Safety
Pre-Use Ladder Inspection
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Ensure all bolts and rivets are secure.
Make sure the ladder is free of foreign materials such as oil
and grease.
If using a stepladder, make sure the spreader braces are
secure and working properly.
Aluminum or steel ladders should be inspected for rough
burrs and sharp edges.
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Ladder
Safety
Set-Up
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Make sure that ladder is placed on an even surface and that
the ground is not too soft to prevent sinking
Position a straight ladder at a 4 to 1 ratio (base of ladder
should be 1’ away from the vertical surface for every 4 feet of
the ladder’s length to support you)
Extend straight or extension ladders
3 rungs above the roof surface.
Tie off ladders against the building if
working above 12 feet
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Ladder
Safety
Safety Below
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Barricade off area below your ladder so pedestrians don’t
walk into or under your ladder while your on it.
Lock or block any nearby door that opens in toward you
Keep area around base of ladder clutter-free
Also you may drop something and injure someone passing by
below you.
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Ladder
Safety
Safe Climbing
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Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper
use of the ladder.
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Always face the ladder when climbing
Allow only one person on the ladder at a time
Keep at least one foot and one hand on the ladder at all times
Hold the side rails not the rungs when climbing or descending
a ladder
Only take one step at a time
Do not stand on the top step of a “A-frame” ladder.
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Ladder
Safety
Moving a Ladder
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Never attempt to move a ladder while you are on it (rock-nroll, or hip-hop)
Take the time to move a ladder instead of “over-reaching”
your position.
If your body is outside the rails you are over-reaching
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Ladder
Safety
Carrying Materials
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Use a tool belt to keep hands free
Lift materials from a hand line bucket from the ground
Consider using mechanical equipment instead of a ladder if at
all available or possible
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Ladder
Safety
You are finished!
You have finished the Ladder Safety training.
Download the quiz from the Risk Management
website’s training page.
Print the form and be sure to write your name,
location and employee number in the spaces provided.
Complete the ten questions and have your supervisor
send it to the Risk Management office
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