Policy & Procedure
Ladder Maintenance
• Keep ladders clean. • Never replace broken parts unless provided by the original manufacture.
• Do not attempt to repair broken side rails. • Keep all threaded fasteners properly adjusted. • Replace worn steps with parts from manufacturer. • Ensure that wood ladders are not coated with any opaque covering, except for identification or warning labels that may be placed only on one face of a side rail. • Broken ladders will be immediately tagged “Do Not Use” and placed out of service for repair. Ladders that cannot be repaired in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines will be destroyed. • Ladders will be stored on sturdy hooks in areas where they cannot be damaged, and cannot fall on anyone. Ladders should not be stored in fire exit stairways. TRAINING AND USE OF LADDERS: Training will be provided to new and transferred employees whose job involves the use of ladders. Initial training will include: • A review of the Ladder Safety Program — with emphasis on program Safety Rules • Discussion of ladder use hazards and their causes • Types of ladders used at the facility and where they are stored • Procedures for removing defective ladders from service • A hands-on demonstration of ladder use • An opportunity to ask questions. • All training related to the Ladder Safety Program will be documented, and records maintained in accordance with company IIPP protocol. The training records will include: o The date of the training session
o The contents or summary of the training session o The names of the person(s) conducting the training o The names and job titles of all persons attending the training session.
SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR PORTABLE LADDER USE:
Safe Ladder Setup
• All ladders must be placed on firm ground. • Do not set ladders on boxes, blocks or other objects that might move. • Do not lean or reach out while standing on ladders. • Secure ladders whenever a danger of slippage might occur. • Do not use ladders in high wind or during inclement weather conditions.
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