Ladder Safety Awareness

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OSHA Regulations 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart X - Stairways and Ladders

OSHA Regulations 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart X - Stairways and Ladders

1926.1050 Scope, applications, and definitions, applicable to this subpart

1926.1051 General requirements

1926.1052 Stairways 1926.1053 Ladders

1926.1054 Reserved 1926.1055 Reserved 1926.1056 Reserved 1926.1057 Reserved 1926.1058 Reserved 1926.1059 Reserved 1926.1060 Training 1926 Subpart X - App A -

Ladders

1926.1050(b) Definitions

"Cleat" means a ladder crosspiece of rectangular cross section placed on edge upon which a person may step while ascending or descending a ladder.

"Double-cleat ladder" means a ladder similar in construction to a single-cleat ladder, but with a center rail to allow simultaneous two-way traffic for employees ascending or descending.

Single cleat

Double cleat

Rung

Side rail

Filler block

Job made ladder

Double cleat

1926.1050(b) Definitions"Extension trestle ladder" means a self-supporting portable ladder, adjustable in length consisting of a trestle ladder base and a vertically adjustable extension section, with a suitable means for locking the ladders together.

1926.1051(a) Provide a stairway or ladder at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.

19 inches

Break in elevation

Handrail v Stairrail

(a)(1) Stairways must have landings of not less than 30 inches (76 cm) in the direction of travel and extend at least 22 inches (56 cm) in width at every 12 feet (3.7 m) or less of vertical rise.

1926.1052 - Stairways

Landing

1926.1052 - Stairways(a)(1) Stairways that will not be a permanent part of the structure on which construction work is being performed shall have landings of not less than 30 inches (76 cm) in the direction of travel and extend at least 22 inches (56 cm) in width at every 12 feet (3.7 m) or less of vertical rise.

19126.1052(a)(4)Where doors or gates open directly on a stairway, a platform shall be provided, and the swing of the door shall not reduce the effective width of the platform to less than 20 inches (51 cm).

1926.1052(a)(7) Eliminate slippery conditions on stairways before the stairways are used to reach other levels.

Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less

At least one handrail; andOne stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.

1926.1052(c)-Stairrails and handrails

1926.1052(c)(5) Handrails and the top rails of stairrail systems must be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, in any downward or outward direction, at any point along the top edge.

1926.1052(.b)(1) Except during stairway construction, foot traffic is prohibited on stairways with pan stairs where the treads and/or landings are to be filled in with concrete or other material at a later date, unless the stairs are temporarily fitted with wood or other solid material at least to the top edge of each pan.

Pan

(a)(2) Ladder rungs, cleats, and steps must be parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use.

(a)(3)(i) Rungs, cleats, and steps of portable ladders must be spaced not less than 10 inches (25 cm) apart, nor more than14 inches (36 cm) apart, as measured between center lines of the rungs, cleats and steps.

1926.1053 Ladders

1926.1052(a)(12) Coating of LaddersWood ladders must not be coated with any opaque covering, except for identification or warning labels which may be placed on one face only of a side rail.

3 ft. above landing

Improper angle

1926.1053(b) Use

(b)(12) If ladders are used

where the employee or the

ladder could contact exposed

energized electrical equipment,

they must have nonconductive

siderails, except as provided in

1926.951(c)(1) of this part.

1926.1053(b)13 Use - Do not use the top or top step of a stepladder as a step.

Using top rung

1926.1053(b) Use - (b)(14) Do not use cross-bracing on the rear section of stepladders for climbing unless the ladders are designed and provided with steps for climbing on both front and rear sections.

Back rungs designed to beused

(b)(15) Must be inspected by a competent person for visible defects, e.g., broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components.

(b)(17) Withdraw from service until repaired: fixed ladders with structural defects, e.g., broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, or corroded components.

(b)(17)(i) Tag immediately with "Do Not Use" or similar language.

(b)(17)(ii) Mark in a manner that readily identifies it as defective.

1926.1053(b) Use

Remove from service

Missing rung

(b)(20) Face the ladder when ascending or descending.

(b)(21) Use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when progressing up and/or down theladder.

(b)(22) Do not carry any object or load that could cause you to lose balance and fall.

1926.1053(b) Use

(a)(1) A competent person must train each employee in the following areas, as applicable:

(a)(1)(i) The nature of fall hazards in the work area;

(a)(1)(ii) The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used;

(a)(1)(iii) The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders;

(a)(1)(iv) The maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders and

(a)(1)(v) The standards contained in this subpart.

(b) Retrain each employee as necessary to maintain the understanding and knowledge acquired through compliance with this section.

1926.1060 Training(a) Must train each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.

Ladder Accidents

Nationally 2007 No. 1 cause of LTA’s 308 PEOPLE KILLED 175,057 INJURED 22% at many companies

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Physics of a FallDistance Time Velocity Speed Impact Force 1 foot .25 sec. 8 fps 5.5 mph 400 lbs. 4 feet .5 sec. 16 fps 11 mph 1,600 lbs. 6 feet .61 20 fps 14 mph 2,400 lbs. 9 feet .75 sec. 24 fps 16 mph 3,600 lbs. 25 feet 1.25 sec. 40 fps 27 mph 10,000

lbs. 49 feet 1.75 sec. 56 fps 38 mph 19,600

lbs.

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TYPE OF LADDER

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LADDER LENGTH

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LADDER LENGTH

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STEP LADDERSIZE

APPROX. HIGHEST STANDING LEVEL

4’

6’

8’

10’

12’

14’

16’

1’11”

3’9”

5’8”

7’7”

9’6”

11’5”

13’4”

LADDER LENGTH

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LADDER LENGTH

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CHOOSING THE LADDER MATERIAL

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•Wood

•Fiberglass

•Aluminum

•Steel

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Insure a Safe Ladder Set-Up

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Insure a Safe Ladder Set-Up

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Who would ever set up a ladder like this ???!!!

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ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR LADDER

• LADDER LEVELERS• CABLE GRIPS• POLE GRABS• TOP STABILIZERS• PAIL SHELVES• LADDER LASH• BOTTOM SHOES

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Improper Ladder Usage

Extension ladder

Closed step ladder

Straight ladder

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What Happened

A fiberglass A-frame ladder split halfway up the ridge of the leg rail, causing a worker on the ladder to fall to the rig floor.

The employee injured his wrist.

An Accident

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Ladder split

Ladder Inspection

Rungs must be intact and free from grease or oil.

Make sure there are no splinters or sharp edges.

See that metal ladders are not dented or bent.

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Ladder Inspection

Safety feet should be in place.

All support braces and bolts must be present and secure.

On extension ladders, make sure rope is not torn or frayed.

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Ladder Inspection

On stepladders, make sure the hinge spreader is working properly.

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Tag Defective Ladders

These ladders are properly tagged “Do Not Use”

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Know the rules!

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Ladder Don’ts

Do not use ladders that have been exposed to fire or corrosive chemicals.

Do not use a ladder for unintended purposes, such as in place of scaffolding.

Never allow more than one person on a ladder at a time.

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Read The Warning Labels

They are

there for

a reason!

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Use of Step Ladders

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Use of Step Ladders

Always set level.

Be sure latches are down.

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Proper Ladder Climbing

Use both hands to climb a ladder.

Always face the ladder when climbing, descending or working.

Avoid the top two steps of a stepladder and the top four rungs on other ladders.

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Don’t Lean a Step Ladder

The support leg (arrow) can contact the ground causing the step leg to kick out.

Also employees should not work from the top or second step.

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Don’t Lean!

Avoid excessive stretching or leaning.

Workers should never work with one leg on a ladder and one off.

A slip could result in serious fall.

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Do Not Stand On The Top Step!!!

NO!

Obey The Labels!!

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Unsafe Step Ladder Use

Do not straddle the top unless the ladder is designed for it.

NO!

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Working Above Protections

When employees work above railings, they must be protected from falling over the railings.

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Safe Step Ladder Use

Always face the ladder

Stay off top two steps.

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Safe Step Ladder Use

When working to the side, maintain balance.

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Use of Extension Ladders

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Set Feet Properly

Firm Base

Set both feet level and on the pads

Soft BaseSet on the spikes and seat the ladder in the

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Proper Ladder Set

Make sure the ladder's feet are parallel to the surface it rests against.

Don’t set ladders where they may be hit or dislodged.

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Set The Proper Angle

The distance from the bottom of the ladder to the wall should be one-fourth of the ladder's working height.

An extended arm will be close.

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Check The Locks

Always check to be sure the extension locks are properly seated.

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Ladder Access

Many workers fall from ladders while accessing to another work area.

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Ladder Access

These are a very poor and hazardous set ups!

NO!

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Proper Access Ladders

Ladders should be set at 1 horizontal to 4 vertical.

Ladders must be secured. Ladder access ways must be

guarded.

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Scaffold Access By Ladder

This access is unsafe. The ladder should be

tight to the scaffold and tied.

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Then do not us a Ladder!

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Ladder Access Holes

Ladder access holes must be protected.

Someone could easily fall through this hole.

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Ladder Access Holes

This is good example of a well protected ladder access hole.

The guardrails surround three sides of the hole.

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Ladders Near Electrical

Use non-conductive ladders.

Don’t carry or move extension ladders while extended.

Get help moving ladders to maintain control.

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Job Made Ladders

Job made ladders must be built to proper specifications.

They must have filler blocks between the rungs to support them in case they split.

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Ladder Jacks

Ladders must have a sufficient lean angle.

You must have fall protection!NO!

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Stupid Set Ups

Is this access? Where is the fall protection?

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Stupid Set-Ups

This is a man working on a church steeple from an extension ladder supported in an high lift aerial lift.

Need we say more!

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