Plan to stay safe safety guidelines when using a ladder do not carry items weighing more than 5 kilograms. Provide alternative access when a ladder user determines use of a ladder is unsafe due to required work tasks. Ladder safety training objectives this session provides information for the safe use of portable ladders. Workers are not being trained on their proper use, unsafe work practices, wrong ladder for the speci. The ladder was on loose gravel, and it shifted when he was on the fifth step.
Use a ladder made out of nonconductive material for electrical work. Falls from portable ladders step, straight, combination and extension are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries. Make sure the ladder is on a secure and level footing before climbing. Niosh publications on ladder safety search ladder safety on the topright american ladder institute ladder safety. Protecting workers from tripod orchard ladder injuries quickcard osha 3705 2014 english. Ladders are commonly used in a number of industries, and they are a frequent source of injuries in the workplace. Slipresistant steps or rungs braces, bolts, screws and spreaders rope safety feet tag and turn in any damaged or defective ladder. Ladder classification and capacity should be clearly labeled on the side rung of the ladder. It uses classic black and white comedic film footage and computer graphic simulations to illustrate safe ladder techniques. Acc4407 ladder safety tips for using ladders safely. Purpose indiana university has developed the portable ladder safety program to safeguard employees that perform work with portable ladders.
This fact sheet examines some of the hazards workers may encounter while working on extension ladders and explains what employers and workers can do to reduce injuries. Its not surprising that falling from a ladder can result in all kinds of injuries including long term ones. The niosh ladder safety application features a multimodal indicator, which uses visual, sound, and vibration signals to assist the user in positioning a ladder at an. This program is intended to prevent ladderrelated incidents and to promote compliance with the occupational safety and health administration. Extension ladder safety douse the right ladder for the job. Ryans story ryan was standing on a 12foot step ladder to install vinyl siding on a house. Use 4 to 1 ratio when leaning single or extension ladder make sure to tie off the ladder before work begins, always open a stepladder complexly and make sure. A sample clip from a 19 minute workplace safety training video on ladder safety. Position the ladder in front of a door only if the door is locked and cannot be opened.
Face the ladder when climbing up or down keep ladder free of oilgrease and other slipping hazards dont overreach while on the ladder dont shift, move or extend a ladder while in use dont load ladder beyond the maximum intended load see manufacturer label date. Statistics show that every year about 30,000 people will be incapacitated by ladder. This program is intended to prevent ladderrelated incidents and to promote compliance with the occupational safety and health administration osha standards contained within 29 cfr 1910. Osha pamphlet stairways and ladders a guide to osha rules. Electronic library of construction safety and health. Ladder violations including lack of training documentation, improper use, and. For information on choosing, setting up, and working safely from ladders, see the following resources. March is the firstever national ladder safety month. The national institute for occupational safety and health niosh is dedicated to ensure the safety of portable ladder users by developing and disseminating an easytouse interactive ladder safety application for smart phones. Verify that the joint between the steps and side rails is. Normally when i come across pictures like this, assume its a joke of some sort. Portable ladder safety accidents occur and reoccur with ladders because.
Always keep your belt buckle between the ladder rails. A ladders duty rating tells you its maximum weight capacity. Leadership for a safe and secure indiana always have someone else working with you when hanging christmas lights or decorations from a ladder or roof. Osha publications ladder safety occupational safety. This video highlights the important safety procedures associated with ladder use on construction sites.
Knowing how to use ladders safely can help prevent accidents happening. Either the setting was staged, or the picture was photoshopped. When the training is complete, employees will be able to. For through ladders, the steps or rungs are omitted from the extensions, and the side rails are flared to provide not less than 24 inches 61cm and not more than 30 inches 76 cm of clearance. Occupational safety and health administration osha 312412r 2003 stairways and ladders. A guide to osha rules this informational booklet provides a general overview of a particular topic related to osha standards. Oshas final rule to update, align, and provide greater. Choose the right ladder for the job inspect the ladder. To meet osha loading and strength requirements, all ladders should meet or exceed american.
Protect yourselffollow the safety guidelines in this brochure. Spacing of adjacent rungs should be even and between 30 cm 12 in. Check the work area for potential hazards double check the ladder. Check that ladders have all parts in good condition, including.
Use a tool belt to stow your inspection gear to keep your hands free and in contact with the ladder. Data analysis from three surveillance systems in 2011 showed that. Importance of ladder safety any fall can be serious, and a fall from the height of even a low ladder can mean a painful and incapacitating injury. Do not use preset up ladders unless they meet all safety requirements e. Dontuse step ladders in place of extension ladder or stand above highest safe standing level prescribed by the ladders manufacturer. Consider the type of work the ladder will be used for, the weight the ladder must carry, and the condition of the ladder. Safety rules for ladder use always inspect the ladder for damages before use. Subpart xstairways and ladders of oshas construction standards. An introduction to ladder safety each year, nearly 300 people are killed and 65,000 seriously injured to careless use of ladders. Ladder safety begins with choosing the right ladder. The fact is, a ladder is one of the simplest, and most easttouse tools in existence. Men at or nearing retirement age are in the highest risk category for this type of accident.
When a ladder safety system is provided, the maximum clearance between side rails of the extension must not exceed 36 inches 91 cm. Stepladders are commonly used in the construction industry, but. Inspections documented ladder inspections will be conducted by the departmentshop possessing the ladder on an annual basis. In addition, employers must install all stairway and ladder fall protection systems required by these rules and ensure that their worksite meets all requirements of the stairway and ladder rules before employees use stairways or ladders. Do not use the top steprung of a ladder as a steprung unless it was designed for that purpose. Ladder safety using a stepladder safely stepladders are commonly used in the construction industry, but they require careful use. Factsheet occupational safety and health administration.
Extension ladder safety no 5 the national work zone. Safe use of tripod orchard ladders fact sheet osha fs 3728 2014 english. This free ladder safety training is a tool for the proper selection, care and safe use of all ladders, including stepladders, single and extension ladders, articulated ladders, and mobile ladders. Ladder safety wisconsin department of administration. Oregon oshas regulations identify four unique groups of ladders. Maintain 3 points of contact when climbing up or down a ladder face the ladder when climbing up or down keep ladder free of oilgrease and other slipping hazards dont overreach while on the ladder. Recognize the importance of ladder safety identify common causes of ladder accidents select and inspect ladders correctly set up ladders properly. Page 5 of 36 assure ladder worktasks are evaluated for hazards and that work tasks requiring fall protection to be worn are identified. Quick car d occupational safety and health administration. Each year, more than 511,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms, doctors offices, clinics and other medical settings because they failed to use ladders safely. The following safety program applies to the use of any ladder used on.
There should be rest platforms at not more than 9 m 30 ft. The ladder safety app, nioshs first mobile application, is designed to improve extension and step ladder safety a concern for those working in construction or any other task that requires ladder use. Portable step ladders safety dos and do nots reference 1910 subpart d 1926 subpart x many of the most common accidents that occur when we use a portable step ladder can be avoided by observing the following tips. Consumer product safety commission estimates that in one year, 65,000 individuals. Osha requires employee training for activities using ladders. Position an extension ladder before it is extended. Installation instructions flexible cable ladder safety. Ladder safety when attempting to reach something at an inaccessible height it may seem easier to use a replacement for a ladder such as furniture, but it isnt worth the potential danger. It does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities in osha standards or the occupational safety and health act of 1970. British standards can be obtained in pdf or hard copy formats from. Ladder safety training ladder safety training library. Ladder safety written program university of california santa barbara page 2 ucsb ladder safety program click on any entry in the table of contents to be taken to that section of the program. The estimated annual cost of ladder injuries in the u.
Georgia institute of technology environmental health and safety ladder safety procedure all ladder repairs must be made by a qualified person trained and familiar with the design and proper procedures for making repairs. Ladder safety tips for using ladders safely most injuries at home are caused by falls. Position the ladder base from the wall approximately onefourth the length of the ladder. Ladder safety sop rev 62017 page 2 2 keep the ladder, safety feet, and auxiliary equipment in good condition at all times, and inspect before each days use and after it tips over. Have at least both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand in contact with the ladder at all times. These rules specify when employers must provide stairways and ladders. Using a stepladder safely no 6 the national work zone. Osha regulations regarding ladder use and applicable to ladders can be found at the following links. In addition to micks story, you can visit our youtube channel to hear john and paul talk about how ladder falls changed their lives, and get safety tips from dr owen roodenburg, head of the trauma intensive care unit at the alfred hospital in melbourne stay safe when using a ladder by following these steps. Statistics show that every year about 30,000 people will be incapacitated by ladder and ladder replacement involved. Provided by the american ladder institute, this training outlines safe ladder practices in all applications, such as constructionpainting, building and custodial services, warehousing, power.
Be sure the ladder being used has the proper duty rating to carry the combined weight of the user and the material being installed. It should be used as part of an employee training program as required by osha, ansi, csa, and ce, and must be kept with the equipment. Pdf general industry walkingworking surfaces and fall protection. A very good friend of mine was at work while he was having his house painted. Osha s requirements for extension ladders are in subpart xstairways and ladders of osha s construction standards. Indiana university has developed the portable ladder safety program to safeguard employees that perform work with portable ladders.
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