Step Ladder Safety

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Step ladder safety.

Keep ladders free of any slippery materials. Only put ladders. Safe use of job. What are step ladder ratings and is there a maximum length for a step ladder.

Maintain a 3 point contact two hands and a foot or two feet and a hand when climbing descending a ladder. 5 00 coupon applied at checkout save 5 00 with coupon. Stay near the middle of the ladder and face the ladder while climbing up down. Get it as soon as thu oct 8.

Two feet on the same step and the body knees or chest supported by the stepladder to maintain three points of contact. Step ladders should only be used in a fully open position with side braces and cross braces locked. The canadian standards association csa standard z11 12 recommends different lengths for different rating or grades of step ladders. As a rule of thumb keep your belt buckle between the rails.

2 do not use a step ladder in a folded and leaning position in place of a straight ladder. Or climbing a ladder. Make sure a safe handhold is available 4. Avoid using a metal ladder near power.

Read and follow all labels markings on the ladder. Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. The portable ladder safety program establishes training and standard procedures for all indiana university employees that use portable ladders at work. Use a barricade to keep traffic away from the ladder.

The length of the ladder must be sufficient so that the climber does not have to stand on the top rung or step. 3 two stepladders can be used to support a work platform. When the ladder is set up for use it must be placed on firm level ground and without any type of slippery condition present at either the base or top support points. This program pertains to the use of the following ladders.

Topfun folding 3 step ladder safety lock design sturdy steel ladder with convenient handgrip and anti slip wide pedal 300lbs capacity portable foldable step stool big non slip 4 feet 3 step 69 99 69. Falls from portable ladders step straight combination and extension are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries.