PPT-Ladder Safety

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. 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. and. . Falls. Fall Factors. Friction. Momentum. Gravity. 1a. What happens when . you slip. Loss of balance . caused by too . little friction. Loss of traction. Wet surfaces. Spills. 2a. What happens when . Sam jogged 8 miles north and then 5 miles west. What is the shortest distance to the nearest tenth of a mile back to his starting point?. Ty’s dog house is shaped like a tent. The bottom of the house is 6 feet wide and the sides are slanted at 5 feet long. What is the height of Ty’s dog house at its tallest point?. by. Dr. Amin Danial Asham. References. Programmable . Controllers-Theory and Implementation, 2nd Edition, L.A. Bryan and E.A. Bryan . The . ladder languages available in PLCs can be . divided into . two groups:. 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. 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. 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. What is a career ladder?. A Career Ladder . is a . sequence or related jobs – from entry-level to advanced – available at different education/training levels.. Top ten tips on how to climb the career ladder. 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. Grade 8 . Understanding Healthy Development. Where on the ladder is acceptable at school?. Which point on the ladder do you think your parents would be comfortable with you going to?. Where are you comfortable with at this point in your life?. SH-31199-SH7.  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. 80HDGHotDipGalvanisedPGPre-GalvanisedSSEGElectroGalvanisedALU 1. 2. WHY. ?. Falls in the Workplace. 3. 1 in 6 of lost-time work injuries are a result of slips, trips and falls. 25% of all accidents are falls from elevated positions. 60% of these are from . less than 3 metres. Services. Presented . by . Sedgwick on behalf of ORM. March 2020. The information contained herein is not intended as legal advice, is advisory only; provided on an “as is” basis, and to be used solely at the user’s risk. The information is...