Use and Care Manual

DO’s and DONT’s of Ladder Climbing
9
THE "RIGHT" WAY TO USE A LADDER
RIGHT
Properly set-up and use the
ladder in accordance with safety
instructions and warnings. Wear
shoes with non-slip soles.
THE "WRONG" WAY TO USE A LADDER
WRONG
DON'T stand above the second
step from the top of a stepladder
or the fourth rung from the top of
an extension ladder.
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RIGHT
Center body on the ladder and
keep belt buckle between the rails
while maintaining a rm grip.
WRONG
DON'T climb a closed stepladder.
DON'T climb on the back of a
stepladder. DON'T stand or sit on
a stepladder top or pail shelf.
RIGHT
Haul materials with a line rather than
carry them up an extension ladder.
Use extra caution when carrying
anything on a ladder.
WRONG
DON'T climb a ladder if you are
not physically and mentally up to
the task.
RIGHT
Climb facing the ladder, move
one step at a time and rmly set
one foot before moving the other.
WRONG
DON'T place the base of an
extension ladder too close to or
too far away from the building.
RIGHT
Have another person help with a
heavy ladder. Have another person
hold the ladder while you are
working on it.
WRONG
DON'T over-reach, lean to one side
or try to move a ladder while on it.
Climb down and then reposition the
ladder closer to your work.
RIGHT
Move materials with extreme
caution so as not to lose balance
or tip the ladder.
WRONG
DON'T exceed the maximum load capacity
or duty rating of a ladder. DON’T permit
more than one person on a single-sided
stepladder or an extension ladder.
Smart ladder users are safe climbers
Ladders are such common everyday tools that many workers take them for
granted. As you read the safety guidelines, you may say: “I know that, that’s just
plain common sense.” You can avoid a ladder injury if you think before you act and
use ladders correctly. Your work will be easier and more productive, too. Ladder
related injuries are preventable, if you think before you climb.