Before you climb, check these basic rules for ladder safety...
Stepladders
· Make sure the spreaders are locked open before climbing.
· Make sure nearby doors are locked or walkways barricaded to prevent collisions.
· Never overreach while working on a stepladder. Move the ladder instead.
· Never climb above the second rung from the top.
Straight Ladders
· Always use the 4-to-1 rule: Position the base of the ladder 1 foot from the wall for every 4 feet of the ladder’s height up to the support point.
Example: The base of a 16-foot ladder should be 4 feet from the wall.
· A straight ladder should extend at least 3 feet past its support point.
· Tie down your ladder as close to the support point as possible.
· Use only straight ladders that have properly functioning safety feet.
· Never climb past the third rung from the top on a straight ladder.
· Never overreach: The trunk of your body should not extend past the side of the ladder.
All Ladders
· Always wear slip-resistant footwear.
· Keep the ladder rungs free of oil and grease.
· Always go up and down facing the ladder, holding on with both hands.
· While working, hold on to the ladder with one hand at all times.
· Use a tool belt or a bucket attached to a hand line to pull tools up.
· Never use a metal ladder when working with electrical current.
Before climbing any ladder, check its condition...
• Nuts and bolts tight?
• Rungs secure?
• Spreaders working?
• Safety feet working right?
This information is provided by Assurance Agency https:www.assuranceagency.com
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