Policy & Procedure
• Never set up ladders in front of or around doors, unless the door is posted or locked. Do not sit on ladders. • Use safety shoes or other rubber sole shoes when climbing a ladder.
Climbing and Standing on Ladders Safely
• Always face a ladder when climbing up or down. • Avoid carrying materials or tools when climbing a ladder. Climb the ladder first, then pull up the materials with a rope and/or use a tool pouch. • Rungs and steps should be clear of grease, oil, wet paint, snow, and ice before climbing. • Do not climb onto a ladder from the side. • Do not slide down a ladder. • Climb or stand on a ladder with your feet in the center of the rung. • Do not stand on the top rung or step of a ladder. • Proper Use and Care of Ladders • Never use metal ladders near exposed electrical wires. • Place warning signs or setup barriers around a ladder before use. • Do not move a ladder while someone is on it. • Never use a ladder when under the influence of alcohol or prescription medications.
• Do not leave tools or materials on top of ladders. • Only one person should be on a ladder at a time. • Do not use a ladder on a scaffold. • Do not try to rock a ladder to move it. • Store wood ladders where they will not be exposed to the elements. • Make sure ladders are properly secured when transported. • Do not paint wood ladders. Painting could hide potentially dangerous defects. • Remove defective ladders from service.
Step Ladder Safety
• Never use a stepladder over 20 feet in length. • Always open a stepladder completely, and make sure the spreader is locked before use. • Do not stand higher than the second step from the top of a step ladder. • Do not straddle a stepladder. • Never lean off center when using a ladder.
Extension Ladder Safety
• The sections of an extension ladder should overlap enough to retain the strength of the ladder. • Never splice or tie two short ladders together. • When using a ladder for access to a landing, it must extend 3 rungs or 3 feet above the landing.
• The top of an extension ladder should rest against a flat, firm surface. • Elevate and extend these extension ladders only from the ground. • When practical, secure extension ladders at both the base and the top.
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