Ladders And Stairs

Ladders and Stairs

Hazards of ladders ❖

Falls

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Slips

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Reaching too far

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Weather 1a

Hazards of ladders ❖

Oil or grease on a ladder

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Not secure

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Contact with electricity

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Objects that fall from ladders 1b

Hazards of stairs ❖

Clutter

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Slippery surfaces

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Damage

1c

Hazards of stairs ❖

Poor lighting

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Unsafe work practices

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OSHA regulations ❖

General industry - 29 CFR 1910.24 through .27

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Construction - 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X

3a

Terms used in general industry regulations ❖

Ladder

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Stepladder

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Type 1 - Industrial stepladder

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Type 2 - Commercial stepladder 4a

Terms used in general industry regulations ❖

Type 3 - Household stepladder

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Single ladder

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Extension ladder

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Fixed ladder 4b

Terms used in general industry regulations ❖

Individual-rung ladder

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Rail ladder

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Cage

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Well 4c

Ladder inspection ❖

Inspect ladders frequently

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Portable metal ladders must be inspected immediately if it tips over

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Precautions for safe ladder use ❖

Inspect the ladder for defects before using it

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Select a ladder with adequate length and load limits

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Do not use metal ladders near electrical lines 11a

Precautions for safe ladder use ❖

Use ladders for their intended purpose

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Set up the ladder on a firm, solid surface

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Keep ladders secured/barricaded 11b

Precautions for safe ladder use ❖

Keep areas around the top and bottom of the ladder clear

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Open stepladders fully, and lock the spreaders

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Set up straight ladders using the 4-to-1 rule 11c

Precautions for safe ladder use ❖

Face ladders when ascending/descending

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Use both hands to grip the side rails whenever possible

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Only one person on a ladder at a time 11d

Precautions for safe ladder use ❖

Don’t stand on the top 2 steps of a stepladder

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Don’t stand on the top 4 rungs of a straight ladder

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Never move a portable ladder with someone on it 11e

Precautions for safe ladder use ❖

Hoist material up to you when you’ve reached the top of the ladder

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Work within the side rails

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Store ladders in designated areas 11f

Maintenance ❖

Remove ladders with structural defects, corrosion, or defective parts from service

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Tag ladders “Do Not Use”

12a

Staying safe on stairs ❖

Eliminate slippery conditions

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Clean up spills

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Keep free of ice and snow

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Ensure proper lighting in stair areas 13a

Staying safe on stairs ❖

Use handrails

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Always walk up and down stairs - don’t run

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Staying safe on stairs ❖

Make sure you can see over materials you are carrying on a stairway

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Report unsafe conditions 13c