1910.23 - Ladders. - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Section 1910.28 establishes the employer's duty to provide fall protection for employees on fixed ladders, and § 1910.29 specifies the criteria for fall protection systems for fixed ladders. Slide-Step Fixed Ladder Sections.
10 Ladder Safety Rules to Follow - SafetyCulture
2024年10月3日 · Follow these 10 ladder safety rules to make sure you choose the right one and properly inspect it for any damages before each use.
Portable Ladder Safety 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
Ladder Safety DOs and DON’Ts
2014年10月1日 · Safe Extension Ladder Use—DO: Maintain a 3-point contact (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) when climbing/descending a ladder. Face the ladder when climbing or descending. Keep the body inside the side rails. Use extra care when getting on or off the ladder at the top or bottom.
Ladder Safety - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Ladder Safety: Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Job-made Wooden Ladders Fact Sheet
5 Basic Rules for Ladder Safety
2021年9月29日 · By following the basic rules of ladder safety and having a fall prevention plan in place, serious accidents can be eliminated or substantially reduced. Here are five basic rules for ladder safety. 1. Use the right ladder for the job. It is important to choose a ladder that has the proper load capacity for the job.
Basic Ladder Safety - American Ladder Institute
Ladders are safe, useful tools when used properly. 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. • Do not use ladders in high winds or storms. • Wear clean slip-resistant shoes.
Ladder Safety | Falls | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
Using a ladder puts you at risk for a ladder-related fall injury. Ladder fall injuries are a persistent hazard both in the workplace and at home. There are five major causes of ladder fall incidents: 1. Incorrect extension ladder set up angle.
Ladder safety begins with the selection of the proper ladder for the job and includes inspection, setup, proper climbing and standing, proper use, care, and storage. In addition to the general safety rules for all ladders there are special rules for using stepladders and for single and extension ladders.
Ladder Safety: Basic Steps and Rules - SafetyCulture
2024年9月18日 · When evaluating ladder safety, two things must be considered: the ladder type and the ladder height. Since fixed ladders are already securely attached to building structures, they are generally safer than portable ladders. As for ladder height, of course, the higher the ladder, the higher the risk.