LS :- Check the ladder for defects or damage

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Chapter :- Ladder Safety 

Check the ladder for defects or damage

1. At the start of your shift
2. After it has been used somewhere else by other workers
3. After it has been left in one place for a long time.

Let’s talk about hazards and precautions with step ladders.[Use a step ladder to demonstrate the following points in your talk.]

Eliminate the Common Hazards by:

• Inspect the ladder before each use and do not use if damaged.
• Make sure the ladder rungs are clean and not slippery and that you are wearing slip resistant shoes.
• Keep the area at the base of the ladder clear.
• Make sure the ladder is fully open and the center spreader is locked.The spreader arms lock securely in the open position.
• Always open the ladder fully before using it. Don’t use an unopened step ladder as a straight or extension ladder. The feet are not designed for this use.
• Make sure the ladder is set up on a non-slippery, level, and stable surface.
• Make sure the ladder is tall enough and rated for the work to be performed.
• Never use a stepladder to access another elevation because they are not designed for top or side exit or entry.
• Never lean a stepladder because the feet are designed to be stable only in a fully open position.
• Never use a metal stepladder near power lines or electrical equipment.
• Never straddle the top of a stepladder or stand on the top two steps.or the pail shelf of a step ladder.
• Never straddle the space between a step ladder and another point.
• When standing on the ladder, avoid leaning forward, backward, or to either side.
• Provide barricades if ladder must be set up in a vehicle or pedestrian traffic area.
• When climbing up or down a step ladder, always face the ladder and maintain 3-point contact.
• Maintain a 3-point contact when climbing ladders and keep your weight and shoulders between the rails.
• Never stand on higher than the second step from the top.