PDF-Step Ladders

Taking proper precautions with ladders begins with choosing the right ladder Consider the type of work the ladder will be used for the weight the ladder must carry and the condition of the ladde. from Ladders & Steps. A Toolbox Talk. covering the use of Ladders, Steps and associated Work at Height Equipment. TB Davies Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8TD T: 029 20713000 W: www.tbdavies.co.uk . Introduction. 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 . 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. . Housekeeping is more than being tidy. All areas are clean, orderly, and sanitary . Floors are clean and dry . Areas free of . protruding nails, . splinters, holes, or . loose boards. . 1a. Permanent aisles. 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:. 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.. About 350 people are killed from ladder falls each year and 90,000 are injured. Twice as many falls occur descending as compared to ascending. Main cause of single/extension ladder falls is sliding of base of ladder. 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. . . Fall Protection for Construction - Class . #5. 2. Fall Protection. . 3. Falls are the leading cause of deaths in the construction industry.. Most fatalities occur when employees fall from open-sided floors and through floor openings.. Fire Fighter I Objectives. List and describe the parts of a ladder.. Describe the different types of ladders. . Describe how to clean, inspect, and store ladders.. Describe when, where, and who performs service testing on ladders.. This material was produced under grant [SH20856SH0] from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. 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 . Learning Objectives . After completing this lesson, you will . be able to. …. Explain what to do before using a ladder. Discuss how to use a ladder safely . Discuss ways of setting up a ladder. Explain how to care for a ladder. 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.