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Suzanne Reister Workers Comp
Program Manager
Paula Vanderpool Workers Comp
Program Assistant
Ladder Safety
WAC 296-876 Portable Ladders
Training
Ladder Care
Composition/Materials
Ladder Safety
Ladders manufactured before January 1,
2006 must meet the design and construction
requirements of ANSI (American National
Standards Institute).
Your ladder should have a label indicating it
meets these requirements.
Ladder Safety
DO THE FOLLOWING:
Damaged by impact
or tips over
Ladder Safety
Ladders need to be inspected as follows:
Exposed to excessive
Heat such as a fire
Storage
Ladder Storage
DO
Store ladders in dry, well ventilated areas with moderate
temperatures.
Store ladders either vertically or horizontally with supports at
each end and in the middle.
Identify unsafe ladders with tags.
Remove defective or unsafe ladders from service immediately.
DON'T
Don't store anything on a ladder.
Don't paint wooden ladders with paint, only with clear
preservatives, as paint can hide wear on the ladder.
Varieties of Ladders
To prevent injuries while using
portable ladders, you need to know
what kinds of ladders there are and
how to use them properly.
There are various types, shapes, and
sizes of ladders to help you accomplish
your tasks.
Varieties of Ladders
Two Way Step Ladder
Platform Ladder
Orchard Ladder
Combination Ladder
Self-Supporting Ladders
Portable self-supporting ladders can stand up
on their own.
Standard stepladders have a front section
with steps for climbing and a back section
with two rear legs, which give them their
stability.
They must be set up on firm, level
surfacessuch as floors, platforms, and
slabs.
Self-Supporting Ladders
The standard stepladder is non-adjustable
and has flat steps and a hinged back.
It must have a metal spreader or locking
device strong enough to securely hold the
front and back sections in the open
position.
The back section is cross-braced and you
must not use it for climbing.
Self - Supporting
The ladder may also have a bucket
shelf which must be able to support a
load of 25 pounds.
Standard stepladders are usually
intended for use by only one worker at
a time, unless otherwise specified on
the manufacturers' or other labels.
Non Self-Supporting
Non-self-supporting ladders must be leaned
against a stable structure strong enough to
support the weight of the ladder, user, tools,
and materials being used by the worker on
the ladder.
They are intended for use by only one
worker at a time.
Commonly used non-self-supporting ladders
include single ladders and extension ladders.
Make sure ladders are not placed on boxes, barrels, or other unstable
bases to obtain additional height
Types of Composition
WOOD
Stability
Durability
not as good
Conductivity
non-conductive when
clean and dry
Types of Composition
FIBERGLASS
Stability
Durability
Conductivity
Types of Composition
ALUMINUM
Stability
Durability
better
better
Conductivity
Composition - Aluminum
Electrocution Hazard
This Ladder Conducts Electricity
Do Not Use Around Electrical Equipment
or other equivalent wording
Do not use a metal ladder when working
around energy sources.Metal ladders must
be labeled with a DANGER warning sticker
indicating:
For example:
Metal or Fiberglass
must have slip or skid-resistant feet AND
steps or rungs that are corrugated, knurled,
dimpled, coated with skid-resistant material, or
treated to minimize possible slipping
Ratings
Duty Rating Ladder Type
Use
Maximum
intended
load
(pounds)
Extra Heavy
Duty
IA
Industry,
utilities,
contractors
300
Heavy-Duty
Industry,
utilities,
contractors
250
Medium-Duty
II
Painters, offices,
light
maintenance
225
Light-Duty
III
General
household use
200
Special duty industrial use, such as CATV, utilities, contractors, and higher
capacity needs
Warning labels
Manufactured ladders have warning
markings and labels, such as "CAUTION"
and "DANGER," which are usually in red
or yellow.
They often also have"SAFETY" labels
which give information on how to use
the ladders safely.
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Labels
You don't need to read any of the
labels on a ladder for information other
than to find out the ladder's Type.
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