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QUICK CARD Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries. • Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder. • Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid using a metal ladder near power lines or exposed energized electrical equipment. • Always inspect the ladder prior to using it. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed from service and tagged until repaired or discarded. • Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a partially closed position. • Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that purpose. (continued on reverse) Portable Ladder Safety Tips TM • Always maintain a 3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contaac on the ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and always face the ladder while climbing (see diagram). • Only use ladders and appropriiat accessories (ladder levelers, jacks or hooks) for their designed purposes. • Ladders must be free of any slippery material on the rungs, steps or feet. 3-Point Contact ➡ ➡ ➡• Use a ladder only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured (top or bottom) to prevent displacement. • Do not place a ladder on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to obtain additional height. • Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder. • An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must extend at least 3 feet above the point of suppoor (see diagram). Do not stand on the three top rungs of a straight, single or extension laddeer • The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to place its base a quarter of the working length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface (see diagram). • A ladder placed in any location where it can be displaced by other work activities must be secured to prevent displacement or a barricade must be erected to keep traffic away from the ladder. • Be sure that all locks on an extension ladder are properly engaged. • Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. Be aware of the ladder’s load rating and of the weight it is supporting, including the weight of any tools or equipment. x4– Distance to top support 3 ft. min. x OSHA 3246-11N-05 U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA For more complete information: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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June 02, 2008 (4 months 9 days ago)Download is only a pdf. You can get that from the OSHA site without having to register.