PPT-Ladders

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 eg a scaffold or. 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. 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 . LADDERS Engine Companies, Truck Companies Butt - Bottom of the ladder for stabilization (aluminum or steel) Beam - Main structural member Halyard - Nylon rope used to extend fly section Anchor 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 This game was invented by Hindus to teach their children how to reach. . Moksha. . . Can you . gues. s how ?. Achieving . Moksha. : Snakes & Ladders. To reflect on how good karma and bad karma bring closer to, or further away from, Moksha. 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. 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 . 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. 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. . 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 .