Policy & Procedure
POLICY: Selection of Portable Ladders
The following practices will apply to selection of portable ladders. Only those ladders designed for industrial or commercial use will be purchased. Ladders designed for light household use will not be supplied. • Straight and extension ladders • The minimum width between side rails of a straight ladder, or any section of an extension ladder, shall be 12 inches. • The length of single ladders or individual sections of ladders shall not exceed 30 feet. Two- section ladders shall not exceed 48 feet in length, and over two-section ladders shall not exceed 60 feet in length. • Based on the nominal length of the ladder, each section of a multi-section ladder shall overlap the adjacent section by at least the number of feet stated in the following:
Normal length of ladder
Overlap
Up to and including 36 feet
3 4 5
Over 36, up to and including 48 feet
Over 48, up to 60
• Extension ladders shall be equipped with positive stops that will ensure the overlap specified in the above table. • Portable stepladders: Stepladders longer than 20 feet shall not be supplied. Stepladders are identified as: • Type I—Industrial stepladder, 3 to 20 feet for heavy duty, general industrial use. • Type II — Commercial stepladder, 3 to 12 feet for medium duty, such as painting, hanging banners, decorations, etc.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STORING OF PORTABLE LADDER EQUIPMENT:
It is the responsibility of the associate, whose job responsibilities involve using a portable ladder, to inspect the ladder to be used before each use. The inspection process will ensure that: • All rungs and steps are free of oil, grease, dirt, etc. • All fittings are tight • Spreaders or other locking devices are in place
• Non-skid safety feet are in place • There are no structural defects • All support braces are intact.
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