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www.osha.govStepladders Do not use the top or top step of a stepladder as a step. Do not use cross bracing on the rear section of stepladders for climbing unless the ladders are designed and provided with steps for climbing on both front and rear sections. Metal spreader or locking devices must be pro-vided on stepladders to hold the front and back
Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Stepladders
www.osha.govReducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Stepladders Workers who use ladders in construction risk permanent injury or death from falls and electrocutions. These hazards can be eliminated or substantially reduced by following good safety practices. This fact sheet examines some of the hazards
Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders - ladderassociation.org.uk
ladderassociation.org.ukSAFE SE OF LADDERS AD STEPLADDERS 2 3 05 Check your ladder before you use it Before starting a task, you should have access to user instructions from the manufacturer in case you need to refer to them. You should always carry out a ‘pre-use’ check to spot any obvious visual defects to make sure the ladder is safe to use.
Safe use of ladders and stepladders
www.hse.gov.ukHealth and Safety Executive Safe use of ladders and stepladders Page 3 of 7 don’t overload it – consider workers’ weight and the equipment or materials they are carrying before working at height. Check the pictogram
POST-TEST – Instructors Answer Key
www.osha.govc. Stepladders can be used in a leaned position as long as someone is holding the ladder d. Extension ladders must be set at a 4:1 ratio for safe use. 6. When using an aerial lift which is not a requirement. a. Unit must be operated by a trained and authorized person b. Lift must be able to hold three people in the basket
Ladder Safety Rules - OSHA.
www.msdssafety.comOSHA requires that safe equipment be furnished for use. But it is the responsibility of the user to USE THIS SAFE EQUIPMENT SAFELY. A fall from a ladder can kill. It can ... Additional Safety Rules for Stepladders • Never use a stepladder over 20 feet long.
Construction Safety Inspection Checklist - MEMIC
www.memic.comStepladders are only used in open position? Light bulbs for illumination protected from breakag e? CONFINED SPACE LO/TO is being used for appropriate tasks? Permit completed for entry? Strain relief integrity for cords and plugs intact? Rescue / retrieval equipment available on site? Extension cords 3 -wire marked S, ST, SO, STO, SJ, SJO , SJT ...
Example risk assessment for a village hall
www.hse.gov.ukavailable for use. Hall users know (through hire agreement) that they are responsible for using the stepladder safely. Hall committee members and cleaner know how to use the stepladder safely. Print copies of HSE guidance on safe use of stepladders and make available to those who may use stepladder. Secretary 16/6/07 8/6/07