PPT-Fire Service Ladders

Firefighter II Copyright and Terms of Service Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011 These materials are copyrighted and trademarked as the property of the Texas Education Agency TEA and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA except under the following conditions. Hazards of ladders. Falls. Slips. Reaching too far. Weather. 1a. Hazards of ladders. Oil or grease on . a ladder. Not secure. Contact with . electricity. Objects that fall from . ladders. 1b. Hazards of stairs. As a plumber you will need to use ladders frequently, either working from the ladder directly or using it to gain access to the place of work or scaffold.. A ladder should be used only for:. Gaining access to a work platform, e.g. a scaffold, or. Nipigon District Memorial Hospital . Types of Ladders. There are common causes for incidents involving ladders.. Ladders were not held, tied off or otherwise secured. Ladders had poor footing or were placed at improper angles. Valley City State University | Facilities Services | . Introduction. This presentation will discuss. :. The working conditions that prompt use of fall . protection. Options that are available to protect workers from . Agenda. Awareness/Statistics. General Condition. Duty Rating. Proper Use . Proper Ladder Length. Awareness/Statistics. Did You Know?. 4,609 . fatal work . incidents in 2011. 666 . were the result . of a falls, slips, or . Ladders Can take you…. To great heights or on a quick trip to the ground.. Ladder Hazards. Improper set up. Broken parts. Worn treads. Overload. Improper use. Wrong type. Over-reaching. Types of ladders. and Ladders. Make sure you step. in the right direction.. Stairways and ladders cause many injuries and fatalities among construction and maintenance workers. . About half the injuries caused by slips, trips and falls from ladders and stairways require time off the job.. Introduction. Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in . constructions and general industry. Falls from ladders make up about one-third of these fatalities. Approximately . 25,000 injuries per year due to falls from stairways and . Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.25-29. And 1926.1053. 1. PPT-023-06. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation . PA Training for Health & Safety (PATHS). Selecting a Ladder. Ladders are manufactured for specific a use; e.g. jobs that can be safely performed with step ladders could become dangerous if extension ladders used instead. . The . purpose . of this class is to provide an overall . awareness pertaining . to fall hazards . and methods of fall . prevention and . fall arrest.. Upon . completion of this course, students will be . Session Objectives. Recognize the importance of ladder safety. Identify common causes of ladder accidents. Select and inspect ladders correctly. Set up ladders properly. Climb and work on ladders safely. Safety Moments Topic: Material Handling, Ergonomics, Lifting, Ladders A Safety Moment is a brief safety talk about a specific subject at the beginning of a meeting or shift. Also known as safety minutes or safety chats, these talks can be done in a variety of ways, but are typically a brief (2-5 minute) discussion on a safety related topic. They can cover a variety of safety topics and remind employees of the importance of being safe; at work, at home and in all aspects of our lives. A Toolbox Talk. covering the use of Ladders, Steps and associated Work at Height Equipment. TB Davies Lewis Road, Cardiff CF24 5EB T: 029 2132 0000 . https://www.tbdavies.co.uk. . Introduction. Falls from height are a leading cause of serious and fatal injuries in the workplace. . Agenda. Hazard Communication. (Material) Safety Data Sheets. Asbestos. Personal Protective Equipment. Fire Safety. Heat Stress. Confined Space. Lockout/ Tag Out. Fall Protection/Ladders/Scaffolds . Slips, Trips, Falls.