Ladder Safety
The most recent accident statistics suggest that the working men and women in abuse and misuse ladders in the workplace as a rule rather than an exception.
Most ladder accidents are the result of careless or improper ladder usage, making a well-designed and well-taught ladder safety program well worth the effort.
The following information serves as a quick and easy reference for employers and employees on the requirements of the OSHA regulations and some learned common sense rules for the safe use of ladders
These accidents can be avoided. The fact is, a ladder is one of the simplest most easy-to-use tools in the construction industry.
Ladder Safety Rules
To use ladders safely and effectively, the worker must:
Know the rules of ladder safety.
Observe these rules at all times./p>
Remember that MOST all falls from ladders can be traced to using them in an unsafe manner. When a fall occurs, the person who falls usually gets hurt. This means that you must observe ladder safety rules because you are the one who will get hurt if you don't. Others may be injured also. It is the responsibility of the worker to USE THIS SAFE EQUIPMENT SAFELY. A fall from a ladder can kill. It can disable a person for the rest of their life. Or it can injure him so severely that his earning power is cut off for a long time. None of these are happy prospects. They can be avoided by working safely on and around ladders.
Ladder Safety Training
Learn More About Ladder Safety:
Demonstrate to your employer the safe use ladders that are used primarily for construction and/or maintenance jobs.
Ladder Check List Before Climbing
