LADDER BASICS
This type of ladder is most commonly used to access a roof.
Extension ladder
Ladders should extend at least this far above the roof edge.
What is 3 feet
This hazard exists when stepping from a ladder onto a roof
What is a fall hazard?
A tie-down is used to prevent this type of incident.
What is a fall?
This agency sets ladder and fall protection standards.
What is OSHA?
This is what you must do if a ladder is damaged or missing parts.
What is remove the ladder from service
This ladder mistake causes many falls: placing the ladder on this type of surface.
What is an uneven or unstable surface?
Roof edges over this height require fall protection per OSHA
What is 5,000 pounds per worker?
This rule tells you how far the ladder base should be from the wall.
What is the 4 to 1 rule?
OSHA requires ladders to be inspected at this frequency.
What is before use?