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.

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