Pdf ladder falls comprise 16% of all us workplace fallrelated fatalities. Ladder safety when attempting to reach something at an inaccessible height it may seem easier to use a replacement for a ladder such as furniture, but it isnt worth the potential danger. Choose the right ladder for the job inspect the ladder before. Since 1996, safetyinfo has been providing safety services to business and industry through this online safety library. Osha publications ladder safety occupational safety. Environmental health and safety mission statement iuehs is dedicated to preserving the health and safety of the university community and protecting the environment by. To use a ladder you need to be competent, ie have had instruction and understand. Ladder safety rules introduction to use ladders safely and effectively, craftsmen must. Use ladders safely california department of industrial. Ladder safety procedures colorado state university. Statistics show that every year about 30,000 people will be incapacitated by ladder and ladderreplacement involved accidents. Although fire safety has been the longstanding focus of nfpa 101, its widely known title, life safety code, and its technical requirements respond to a wider range of concerns, including, for example, crowd safety.
Recognize the importance of ladder safety identify common causes of ladder accidents select and inspect ladders correctly set up ladders properly. The rules in this book are effective december 2016. Check that ladders have all parts in good condition, including. Preventing falls from ladders in construction stop construction. Portable ladder safety occupational safety and health. It includes all the required formal information on the certification processes. Be sure the ladder being used has the proper duty rating to carry the combined weight of the user and the material being installed. The base of the ladder should extend out 1 foot for every 4 feet of elevation. Jan 25, 2014 62 videos play all msha part 46 and part 48 annual refresher the act group safety training videos louisville ladder c. David a lombardi at liberty mutual research institute for safety. This book contains rules for safety standards for ladders, portable and fixed, as adopted under the washington industrial safety and health act of 1973 chapter 49. The portable ladder safety program establishes training and standard procedures for all indiana university employees that use portable ladders at work.
When a fall occurs, the person who falls usually gets hurt. Niosh ladder safety mobile app the app features a multimodal indicator and a graphicoriented guide for ladder selection, inspection, positioning, accessorizing, and safe use. Get someone to assist you when working with a ladder. Rungs and steps shall be corrugated, knurled, dimpled, coated with skid resistant material, or otherwise treated to minimize the possibility of slipping. Sep 03, 2015 the american ladder institute would be proud that i followed many of its basic ladder safety rules although i only learned of them afterward in researching this editorial. Download the free printable pdf checklist of all of the 100 safety tips for the workplace. By the end of this course you will be able to select the right ladder for your job, properly inspect your ladder, handle and transport your ladder to prevent damage to the ladder or injury to yourself, and know the right ways to use your ladder safely. The first is to describe how the ladder safety study was conducted and to present the results. Using a stepladder safely no 6 the national work zone.
Falls from ladders usually result in only minor injuries. The framework provides clarification and objectives, methods, requirements and definitions. Chapter 5 basic ladders ground ladder safety standards for members wac 29630506005 this section establishes the minimum requirements for the construction, care and use of the common types of ladders used in fire operations. It is when we fall all the way down to the bottom rungs that the safety and hope at the top of the ladder feels unreachable.
Slipresistant steps or rungs braces, bolts, screws and spreaders rope safety feet tag and turn in any damaged or defective ladder. I wasnt using a ladder outdoors in high wind or stormy conditions. Ladders and stairs videos browse our collection of ladders and stairs videos. Make sure the ladder can support both your weight and the load you are putting on it by checking the ladder s maximum load rating. Work health and safety whs act training for workers. General industry digest occupational safety and health. Workers are not being trained on their proper use, unsafe work practices, wrong ladder for the speci. A ladder s duty rating tells you its maximum weight capacity. When the training is complete, employees will be able to. Simple programming program changes without system intervention. Module 0010109 national center for construction education and research slide 1 objectives 1.
Ucsb ladder safety program types of ladders, selection and duty rating selectionprocurement of ladders ladders are designed and constructed to safely hold up to a specified amount of weight. Do not lean to reach items while standing on the ladder. Safetyinfo is a membership library of comprehensive readytouse safety information covering management, training and recordkeeping. Health and safety executive safe use of ladders and stepladders page 2 of 7 who can use a ladder at work. Protect yourself from fatal or crippling falls ladder safety fact sheet from niosh. Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder.
Manual of uniform traffic control devices for canada 1998. Identify causes of accidents and the impact of accident costs. With a relaybased system, the sequence of events to control might look like something like this. Read each question carefully and choose the most correct answer by completely filling in the box next to the answer 1. Ladder safety contains excellent information for a safety meeting or tool box talk. Ladder safety 101 extension ladders reference osha 1910. Keep your body centered on the middle of the ladder. From this feedback, we have compiled a list of information in one easy place to display all you could ever want to know about ladders. Avoid lifting or carrying any heavy items while climbing up or down the ladder.
Explain the idea of a safety culture and its importance in the construction crafts. General safety rules for all ladders ladder selection be sure the ladder being used has the proper duty rating to carry the combined weight of the user and the material being installed. Occupational health and safety code alberta queens. Safe use of stepladders fact sheet osha fs3662 20 english. Pdf workrelated falls from ladders a followback study of. The first programmable logic controller plc was developed by a group of engineers at general motors in 1968, when the company were looking for an alternative to replace complex relay control systems. Strains and sprains from handling heavy ladders most. Ladder safety 101 by cpsc blogger december 3, 2011. British standards can be obtained in pdf or hard copy formats from. Ladder safety training objectives this session provides information for the safe use of portable ladders. A ladders duty rating tells you its maximum weight capacity. Remember that practically all falls from ladders can be traced to using them in an unsafe manner.
The safety culture ladder manual is the framework document for safety culture ladder certification. This program pertains to the use of the following ladders. Memorize this every presentation of every ladder starts with this. Portable ladder safety accidents occur and reoccur with ladders because. Programmable logic controllers, basic level textbook. Refer to page 28 in fall protection book for ladder leveler legs and stabilizer bars. Step up to ladder safety choose a ladder tall and strong enough for the job. Safe use of jobmade wooden ladders fact sheet osha fs3661 20 english. Make sure to climb your ladder safelyalways face the ladder, use one rung at a time, never slide down a ladder, maintain at least 3 points of contact with the ladder 1 hand and 2 feet, or 2 hands and one foot and do not overload your ladder. Do not use the top steprung of a ladder as a steprung unless it was designed for that purpose. Inspecting ladders and removing unsafe ladders from use safe ways to climb and work on ladders 2.
If a ladder cannot be found, use a chair or table to reach the item you need. The ladder is one of the most common tools used in the construction industry. Work at height regulations health and safety authority. Mar 27, 2019 in our most recent safety symposium, it was brought to our attention that many people wanted to learn more about ladder safety, storage, and simply general information. Proper ladder selection, inspection and use can prevent falls and injuries osha standards cover ladder design as well as requirements for. In 20, ladders were the source of injury for 5,900 cases involving days away from work and 76 deaths in the construction industry, according to the 2016 edition of the national safety council chartbook, injury facts. Ladder safety 221 ladder safety procedures ladder specifications the following is the osha 1910. Html pdf working safely with mobile ladder stands 2019, september 27 english.
What might a reallife example of moving up and down the autonomic ladder look like. Type ia these ladders have a duty rating of 300 pounds. Safe use of ladders and stepladders health and safety executive. Importance of ladder safety any fall can be serious, and a fall from the height of even a low ladder can mean a painful and incapacitating injury. Open valve for cleanser, other 3 closed, tank inlet valve closed, runoff valve open.
Filled with ladder safety facts and precautions you should take when using them. Choosing and inspecting ladders ladder safety fact sheet from niosh. From step 2, a definition is provided of what a company must comply with the. Falls from portable ladders step, straight, combination and extension are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries. Use a ladder made out of nonconductive material for electrical work. Dec 08, 2017 nfpa 101 2018 is especially unique in that it covers life safety in both new and existing structures.
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