Post on 14-Apr-2017
ACCESS AND EGRESS
ISOLUX INGENERIA S.A. TOWER ERECTION TRAINING
Safe Ladder UsagePresented By: Victor Momanyi
Designation: QHSE AssistantDate: _ _ / _ _ / 2016
Contents Definition Types of Ladders
• Step ladder• Single Ladder• Extension Ladder• Trestle Ladder
Safe use of Ladders
Definition LADDERS: By OSHA
definition1910.21 (c) (1) a LADDER is an appliance usually
consisting of two sides rails joined at regular intervals by cross pieces called steps, rungs or cleats on which a person may step in an ascending or descending order.
Types of Ladders STEP LADDER- It’s a self supporting portable ladder, non-adjustable in length, having flat steps and a hinged back.
SINGLE LADDER -It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder, Non-adjustable in length, consisting of but one section.
Types of Ladders cont’d
SINGLE LADDER
-It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder, Non-adjustable in length, consisting of but one section.
- The base of a ladder’s side rails must rest on a firm, level foundation. Ensure Anti-slip safety shoe/foot is secured.
Types of Ladders cont’d
EXTENSION LADDER
- It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder Adjustable in Length. It consist of two or more sections travelling in guides or brackets so arranged as to permit length adjustment.
Types of Ladders cont’d TRESTEL LADDER
-It’s a Self-supporting portable ladder, non adjustable in length, consisting of two sections hinged at the top to form equal angles with the base.
Safe use of Ladders When climbing up or down, workers
should: • Always face the ladder. • Use a three-point contact climbing method (two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet).
Only one worker at a time is allowed on a single-width ladder.
Safe Ladder use cont’d
Heavy, bulky, or hazardous materials must not be carried when climbing ladders.
Suitable hoisting equipment must be used for this purpose.
Workers must not work from the top two rungs of a ladder.
Setting Up a Ladder
Inspect each ladder before use. Ladders with loose, broken, or missing rungs, split or bent side rails, or other defects must be identified and removed from service.
Ladder tops must rest against a firm structure.
Setting Up a Ladder cont’d Ladders (other than stepladders) must
extend approximately 1 m (3 ft) above a safe landing or parapet wall.
Ladders must be set up with a 4 vertical to 1 horizontal slope.
Setting Up a Ladder cont’d
Ladders must be tied, blocked, or otherwise secured to prevent them from slipping.
Watch for overhead power lines before erecting a ladder. Metal, including wire-reinforced wooden ladders, must not be used
near energized electrical conductors.
Step Ladders Use; Do’s & Don'ts DO Fully open step ladder and lock
spreaders in place DO Maintain an three point contact
while on a ladder DO If possible Brace yourself with your
free hand DON’T step on the last two rungs or
the shelf of a ladder DON’T climb or stand on the rare part
of a step ladder DON’T Use a step ladder folded up &
leaning against the wall.
Extension Ladder Use
NB: METAL Ladders conduct electricity KEEP away from power lines and energized equipment's.
Be sure the two sections of the ladder overlap according to the mft’s instructions.
Check all Locks on the Ladder are properly engaged
Ladders MUST always be placed against stable surfaces.
Thank You
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