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1 <br /> LADDER SAFETY <br /> GENERAL fj <br /> Ladders are among the most fi-equently used and abused pieces of equipment used in constriction. <br /> The selection and safe use of any ladder involves an understanding of what they are designed for and how to <br /> use them. <br /> Selecting the right ladder for the job is the first step to ladder safety. The ladder type tells you how much <br /> weight it can support. <br /> • Type l A-extra heavy industrial ladder: 300 lbs <br /> • Type I -heavy-duty industrial ladder: 250 lbs <br /> • Type 2-medium-duty commercial ladder: 225 lbs <br /> • Type 3 -light-duty household ladder: 200 lbs <br /> Remember when choosing a ladder,that it must be capable of holding the users weight plus any tools which <br /> may be carried on a tool belt or similar device. Also force exerted by the worker while performing the job, <br /> such as when pulling,pushing, Iifting or tightening,can put added strain on the ladder, so be sure to select a <br /> filly adequate duty rating. <br /> NOTE: Personnel should avoid carrying tools or materials while climbing a ladder. Put the tools or material <br /> in a bucket or bag fastened to a line which goes up the ladder with the worker. When the worker gets to the <br /> working level,he or she can safely hoist the gear tip. <br /> Some common ladders are step ladders,extension ladders, fixed ladders and job built ladders. <br /> I <br /> STEP LADDERS <br /> Step ladders come in various heights, are designed to stand by themselves are not adjustable in height,have <br /> hinged back, flat steps that are from 5 to 12 inches apart, are at least 1 I %inches wide at the top, and open at <br /> least from I inch for every foot of height. <br /> When using step ladders: <br /> • make sure the ladder is on solid base, <br /> • that it is fully open and the spreaders are locked,and <br /> • never climb,stand or sit on the top two steps. <br /> I <br /> i <br /> i <br />