What should be inspected on a ladder?
What should you look for when inspecting any ladder?
- missing or loose steps or rungs (they are loose if you can move them by hand)
- damaged or worn non-slip feet.
- loose nails, screws, bolts or nuts.
- worn or loose or faulty spreaders, locks, and other metal parts in poor repair.
- rot, decay or warped rails in wooden ladders.
Does OSHA require ladder inspections?
OSHA requires that employers ensure ladders are inspected on a periodic basis. However, even with periodic inspections, it is still every worker’s responsibility to be sure that the ladder they are about to use is in safe working order.
What is the 4 to 1 rule for ladder safety?
The base of the ladder should be placed so that it is one foot away from the building for every four feet of hight to where the ladder rests against the building. This is known as the 4 to 1 rule.
What are three safety rules to follow when using ladders?
Always face the ladder and use both hands to climb and descent. Keep three limbs on the ladder at all times. Carry tools in a tool belt or raise and lower them with a hand line. Always hold on with one hand and never reach too far to either side or to the rear.
When should a ladder inspection take place?
Ladder Inspections are a vital part of using ladders safety. They should be checked before every use and regularly be a competent person every 3 to 6 months.
What angle should a ladder be?
75 degrees
The correct angle for a ladder is 75 degrees or the 1 in 4 rule.
What is 3 points of contact on a ladder?
To use ladders safely, always maintain three points of contact. That means two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the ladder at all times. Moving quickly often results in only 2-point contact.
What are the five steps to ladder safety?
Here are five basic rules for ladder safety.
- Use the right ladder for the job. It is important to choose a ladder that has the proper load capacity for the job.
- Inspect the ladder before and after use.
- Set the ladder up correctly.
- Climb and descend the ladder with caution.
- Be safe and use common sense when using a ladder.
What is this ladder safety video about?
This video promotes ladder safety by sharing true stories from surviving workers and family members of victims injured in falls from ladders. This is an excellent ladder safety video from WorkSafeBC.
Is it important to inspect every ladder before every use?
It’s important to inspect every ladder before every use, follow these steps and remember when in doubt tag it and throw it out. Werner Climbing Pro, a public service series designed to promote ladder safety through education.
Where can I find good ladder safety training?
XO Safety has great training options for ladder safety. Roger from Skill Builder covers some principles of ladder safety, and discusses an incident he was involved in. A great refresher on ladder safety.