Ladders are often thrown carelessly to the ground exposed to weather, rain and some times impact damage .Ladders supported horizontally clear of the ground on a adequate number of supports.( Ladders over seven meters in length should have at least 3 point to avoid sagging) . Do not hang any ladder by its stiles from spikes fixed to a wall. Storage should be under cover as ladders Especially wooden which deteriorate faster when exposed to the effects of weather. Particularly extreme of hot and cold ,we and dry .In case of metals ladders prolonged contact with water can cause rot.Wooden ladder should be stored in well ventilated situation away from radiators or hot pipes which can promote warping.Aluminum alloy ladders should be kept away from wet lime of cement which can corrode.Tie rods ,hooks and fastening are suspect able to corrosion in salt laden atmospheres.Do not hang anything on ladders that are in a stored condition.
Monday, 22 April 2013
Friday, 5 April 2013
Ladder safety
Anchor secure the top of the ladder when the 3-4 foot extension is not possible.
Place the ladder base 1/4 the height of the wall from the wall when using a straight ladder.
Use tool belts or land lines to carry objects.Climb and descend ladders cautiously.
Face ladder and hold on with both hands.
Carry tools on belts or raise and lower with hand line.
Check shoes or rungs for slippery surfaces.
Do not lean out from the ladder if any direction.
If you have fear of heights don't claim ladder.
Do not allow others to work under the ladder in use.
Always hold on with one hand and never reach too for to either side or rear to maintain balance.
Never climb higher than second step from top on a step ladder or third from the top on a straight ladder.
Never attempt to move,shift or extend ladder while in use.
Place the ladder base 1/4 the height of the wall from the wall when using a straight ladder.
Use tool belts or land lines to carry objects.Climb and descend ladders cautiously.
Face ladder and hold on with both hands.
Carry tools on belts or raise and lower with hand line.
Check shoes or rungs for slippery surfaces.
Do not lean out from the ladder if any direction.
If you have fear of heights don't claim ladder.
Do not allow others to work under the ladder in use.
Always hold on with one hand and never reach too for to either side or rear to maintain balance.
Never climb higher than second step from top on a step ladder or third from the top on a straight ladder.
Never attempt to move,shift or extend ladder while in use.
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
safe use of ladder
Do not allow more than one person up a ladder at a time.
Don't use a ladder which is too short.
Do not use defective ladder.
Do not use makeshift or home made ladder.
Do not overreach .
Do not over load a ladder or support if with a rung bearing on a board.
Do not slide down a ladder .
Do not carry sheets of materials especially if it is winds.
Do not use alloy or wet ladder near electrical conductors .
Do not extent the ladder 3-4 feet above the top support if used to access roof or other elevated surface.
Anchor secure the top of the ladder when the 3-4 foot extension is not possible.
Don't use a ladder which is too short.
Do not use defective ladder.
Do not use makeshift or home made ladder.
Do not overreach .
Do not over load a ladder or support if with a rung bearing on a board.
Do not slide down a ladder .
Do not carry sheets of materials especially if it is winds.
Do not use alloy or wet ladder near electrical conductors .
Do not extent the ladder 3-4 feet above the top support if used to access roof or other elevated surface.
Anchor secure the top of the ladder when the 3-4 foot extension is not possible.
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