STEP-BY-STEP

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STEP-BY-STEP

• LADDER SAFETY

By Louisville Ladder Corporation
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SELECTING A LADDER

• What is going to be the specific use?
• What potential hazards are in the area?
• What is the physical layout?
• Weight of the ladder consideration?

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LADDER DUTY RATING
Type IA - Duty rating of 300 pounds. Type I -
Duty rating of 250 pounds. Type II - Duty rating
of 225 pounds. Type III - Duty Rating of 200
pounds. There is no relationship between length
and duty rating! ANSI requires Duty Rating
Sticker.
Add the users weight plus all protective
equipment, tools, and supplies.
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DETERMINING THE LENGTH

• Never stand on or above the second step from the
  top of a step-ladder.
• Never stand on the top three rungs of an
  extension ladder.

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SELECTINGSTEPLADDERS

• Ladder Size Approx. Highest
  Level
• 4 111
• 5 210
• 6 39
• 7 49
• 8 58
• 10 77
• 12 96
• 14 115
• 16 134

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SELECTINGEXTENSION LADDERS

• Ladder Extended
  Maximum
• Size Length
  Height
• 16 13
  9.5
• 20 17 13.5
• 24 21 17.0
• 28 25 21.0
• 32 29 25.0
• 36 32 28.0

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OVERLAP OFEXTENSION LADDERS

• Ladder Size Type I IA
  Type II III
• Up To 32 3 3
• 32 To 36 4 4
• 36 To 48 5 5
• Over 48 6 ----

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INSPECTING A LADDER

• Feet are not broken slip pads are secure.
• Check for cracks on each individual part.
• Check hardware, fittings, connections, and
  accessories.
• Test rope and pulley.
• Be sure all bolts and rivets are in place and
  secure.
• Make sure ladder is free of foreign material.

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TRANSPORTING A LADDER

• Never transport or reposition an extension ladder
  without complete retraction.
• When possible, use two persons.
• If one person is carrying, keep front higher than
  back.
• Secure both ends when carrying on a vehicle.

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SETTING UP A LADDER

• RID THE AREA OF HAZARDS!
• Look above for wires or obstructions.
• Clear clutter from area.
• Block off area so people or equipment wont
  interfere.
• If close to a corner or near a door, use a guard
  and/or proper signage.

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SETTING UP A LADDER(Extension Ladder)

• 75.5? from the horizontal is optimum resistance
  to sliding, ladder strength, and balance (angle
  of inclination).
• One-Quarter Rule - One foot away from wall or
  object for each four feet of ladders length.
• Place feet against object and walk ladder up
  then position.

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SETTING UP A LADDER(Self-Supporting Ladder)

• Place so all four legs are on solid level
  surface.
• Use extension levelers on uneven surface.
• Never use a self-supporting ladder as a straight
  ladder.
• Do not side load! Keep center-of-gravity between
  hand rails.
• Never use the top or top two steps to stand on.

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PROPER CLIMBING

• Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions cause 98 of
  injury incidents.
• Eliminate haste, sudden movements, lack of
  attention, and damaged or worn equipment.
• Dont carry heavy or bulky objects up the ladder.
  Use towline.
• Keep three body parts in contact with the ladder
  at all times.

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PROPER CLIMBING

• Always face the ladder while climbing or working.
• Keep your belt buckle between the rails.
• Climb slowly and surely
• When climbing onto a roof, dont step over the
  top of the ladder.
• When climbing onto a roof, have 3 feet extending
  over contact point.

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AVOIDING HAZARDS

• Read and follow all instruction labels.
• Dont try to move ladder while on it.
• Dont use boards, boxes, etc. to give greater
  height.
• One person at a time on a ladder.
• Never use a ladder on scaffolding.

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AVOIDING HAZARDS

• Never lean ladder against an unstable surface.
• Dont connect two ladders together.
• Never leave a ladder unattended.
• Dont try to use a ladder for an unintended
  purpose.
• Do not allow children to climb a ladder.

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LADDER CARE

• Regularly clean and lubricate moving parts.
• Clean rungs and steps as needed.
• Never paint a wooden ladder. May use a clear
  protective coating.
• Store ladders by hanging. Support every 6 feet.

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LADDER CARE

• Keep away from extreme heat and cold.
• Keep non-conductive ladders free from any
  conductive material.
• Handle with care never bang or drop.

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LADDER CARE

• A single person should be assigned to
  periodically inspect each ladder.
• Documentation of the inspection should be
  available for any request.
• No ladder should be returned to service that
  contains defects until adequately repaired.
• Ladders beyond repair should be destroyed.

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QUESTIONS
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