Importance of Ladder Safety
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This needs to be assessed to determine if the ground is suitable for placing a ladder.
(What are uneven surfaces)
Check for these if the ladder has parts that are loose or missing.
What are steps or Rungs
This body part should be used to lift the ladder to avoid injury.
(What are your knees)
Maintain this many points of contact when ascending or descending a ladder.
(What is three)
These should be performed before using a ladder
(What are safety checks)
You should consider this factor if the area will be crowded when using a ladder.
(What are the presence of people or materials?)
This part of the ladder should be inspected for damage or excessive wear to ensure stability
(What are the non-slip feet?)
You should carry the ladder with your arms in this position to maintain control.
(What is fully extended)
This type of footwear should be avoided to prevent slips while climbing a ladder.
(What are heels)
This should be done to ensure the ladder is appropriate for the task at hand.
(What is ensuring you are using the correct ladder)
Before climbing, look out for these that might block your path.
(What are obstructions)
Inspecting for these can prevent falls caused by ladder instability.
(What are loose nails, screws, bolts, or nuts?)
While carrying the ladder, use these instead of your waist to turn.
(What are your feet)
The three-point contact climbing technique involves maintaining contact with these parts of the body.
(What are Hands and feet)
Understanding these can prevent accidents related to ladder use
(What are the ladder's limitations)
Evaluating this can help you decide if the ladder is safe to use in a specific area.
(What is the stability of the ground/no obstructions)
Cracks in this material of the ladder should be checked during inspection.
(What is fiberglass)
When picking up the ladder, you should bend at these joints instead of your back.
(What are your knees)
Before ascending, it’s important to scan the area for these potential hazards
(What are obstructions)
This is a key reason to perform safety checks on ladders before use
(Ensure safe usage while using the ladder)
This type of assessment helps to identify potential hazards before using a ladder
(What is risk assessment)
Missing these can compromise the safety and identification of the ladder
(What are identification and safety labels)
Grabbing this part of the ladder helps maintain control when lifting it.
(What are the outside rails)
This method should be used when descending a ladder to maintain safety.
(What is the three-point contact climbing technique)