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I <br /> I <br /> { RAMPS <br /> A ramp is an inclined surface between two different levels. It allows people or vehicles to move from one <br /> level to another. <br /> 1. When walking on a ramp,your center of balance may shift. <br /> 2. Ramps may have a different texture from the floors around them. <br /> 3. A ramp can be in one piece or it can be made up of two or more planks. <br /> 4. If a ramp has more than one plank, they should be firmly joined to keep them from coming <br /> apart. !( <br /> I <br /> TYPE-1 RAMPS <br /> Type-1 ramps,or fixed ramps,are permanently secured to fixed landing surfaces at both ends. <br /> 1. Fixed ramps should not be steeper than 30 degrees from the horizontal. <br /> 2. If the ramp is steeper than 20 degrees or if there is a fall hazard or more than 4 feet, the ramp <br /> should be equipped with handrails. <br /> TYPf <br /> i <br /> E- <br /> Type-2 ramps are portable or have at least one end that can change position. A good example is a bridging <br /> device used to reach the beds of trucks for easier loading or unloading from the truck bed to a raised platform. <br /> The Type-2 ramp should never be steeper than 30 degrees. <br /> 1. Caution must be used when positioning a Type-2 ramp and the vehicle supporting it. <br /> 2. Secure the ramp so that it cannot move. <br /> 3. Chock the wheels of the vehicle or vehicles supporting tite ramp. ! <br /> 4. If the ramp cannot be secured,make sure it overlaps the supporting surfaces by at least 4 <br /> inches. <br /> A I <br /> RAMP SAFETY <br /> These safety rules should be followed with either type of ramp: <br /> 1. Use handrails on any ramp equipped with them. <br /> 2. Do not attempt to operate a vehicle (forklift) on a ramp which is not designed to support the <br /> weight of the vehicle,operator and the load. <br /> 3. Stay within your lane. <br /> 4. If there are no lane markings,vehicles and people should keep a safe distance apart. <br />