A Frame Step Ladder Safety

Responding is dave francis national safety director little giant ladder systems springville ut.

A frame step ladder safety. Many of the basic safety rules that apply to most tools also apply to the safe use of a ladder. If you feel tired or dizzy or are prone to losing your balance stay off the ladder. I should just have to ask what does the standard say the problem however is that the osha standard 1926 1053 b 21 isn t clear. Watch for people working under or around the ladder.

Do not use a self supporting ladder e g step ladder as a single ladder or in a partially closed position. Your work will be easier and more productive too. Avoid pushing or pulling stepladders from the side. Choose the right ladder.

Ladders are common everyday tools that many workers take for granted. But whatever training method is used be sure to record the date of training employee name topics covered and any completed quizzes or tests. Workers who use ladders in construction risk permanent injury or death from falls and electrocutions. Keep the stepladder close to the work.

Ensure that all ladder feet are on a firm level and non slippery surface. As you read the safety guidelines you may say. Portable ladder safety requirements are also outlined in this osha quick card which can be posted and or passed out to employees. This is the most common question i hear when teaching ladder safety classes is.

Do not lean to reach items while standing on the ladder. Do not use ladders in high winds or storms. Place a stepladder at right angles to the work with either the front or back of the steps facing the work. Wear clean slip resistant shoes.

Do not use the top step rung of a ladder as a step rung unless it was designed for that purpose. I know that that s just plain common sense you can avoid a ladder injury if you think before you act and use ladders correctly. Do not stand on the top two steps of the ladder unless they are designed for standing. Ladders must be free of any slippery material on the rungs steps or feet.