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    USACRC Safety Short - Ladder Safety

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    UNITED STATES

    02.07.2024

    Video by Angela Grice and JE Snowden

    U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center

    USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Ladder Safety
    Almost every home in the United Sates States has one, and chances are you have used one personally either at work or at home. From changing out a lightbulb to getting on top of a roof, ladders are a common piece of equipment used in almost every home or building and appear to be harmless — and yet according to iInjury fFacts, thousands of people are killed due to falls from a ladder or scaffolding work. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of death next to highway crashes.​
    Understanding the different types of ladders as well as safe ladder practices are key to preventing falls and other potential injuries.​

    Ladder Safety Tips:​
    -Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.​
    -Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid using a metal ladder near power lines or exposed energized electrical equipment.​
    -Always inspect the ladder prior to using it. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed from service and tagged until repaired or discarded.​
    -Always maintain a three3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact on the ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and always face the ladder while climbing (see diagram).​
    -Only use ladders and appropriate accessories (ladder levelers, jacks or hooks) for their designed purposes.​
    -Ladders must be free of any slippery material on the rungs, steps or feet.​
    -Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a partially closed position.​
    -Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that purpose.​
    -Use a ladder only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured (top or bottom) to prevent displacement.​
    -Do not place a ladder on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.​
    -Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder.​
    -An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must extend at least 3 feet above the point of support (see diagram). Do not stand on the three top rungs of a straight, single or extension ladder.​
    -The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to place its base a quarter of the working length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface (see diagram).​
    -A ladder placed in any location where it can be displaced by other work activities must be secured to prevent displacement or a barricade must be erected to keep traffic away from the ladder.​
    -Be sure that all locks on an extension ladder are properly engaged.​
    -Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. Be aware of the ladder's load rating and of the weight it is supporting, including the weight of any tools or equipment.​

    ​Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)​



    https://www.oshaeducationcenter.com/articles/march-is-national-ladder-safety-month/

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    Date Taken: 02.07.2024
    Date Posted: 02.15.2024 12:53
    Category: PSA
    Video ID: 913004
    VIRIN: 240207-A-XQ873-8710
    Filename: DOD_110128933
    Length: 00:00:53
    Location: US

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