Ladder Safety Awareness Training

Ladder Safety Awareness Training
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1. Purpose
The purpose of the Ladder Safety procedure is to communicate rules and establish minimum requirements for the construction, care, and use of the common types of ladders. All ladders that are purchased and placed into service, or, any ladders that are engineered, manufactured and installed on any CDH Consulting (the company) equipment shall follow the requirements set forth by this program.
2. Scope
This program is applicable to all employees who will utilize ladders during the course of their work duties.
3. Definitions
Ladder: Is an appliance usually consisting of two side rails joined at regular intervals by cross- pieces called steps, rungs, or cleats, on which a person may step in ascending or descending.

Stepladder: Is a self-supporting portable ladder, nonadjustable in length, having flat steps and a hinged back. Its size is designated by the overall length of the ladder measured along the front edge of the side rails.

Single Ladder: Is a non-self-supporting portable ladder, non-adjustable in length, consisting of but one section. The overall length of the side rail designates its size.

Extension Ladder: Is a non-self-supporting portable ladder adjustable in length. It consists of two or more sections traveling in guides or brackets so arranged as to permit length adjustment. Its size is designated by the sum of the lengths of the sections measured along the side rails

Fixed Ladder: Is a ladder permanently attached to a structure, building, or piece of equipment.

Cage: Is a guard that may be referred to as a cage or basket guard, which is an enclosure that is fastened to the side rails of the fixed ladder or to the structure to encircle the climbing space of the ladder for the safety of the person who must climb the ladder.
4. Key Responsibilities

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4.1: Managers and Supervisors

The HSE Director is responsible for ensuring that all employees have been trained in the use and inspection of ladders in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.Managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that if an inspection discovers a defect, the ladder shall be repaired or taken out of service to prevent use.
4.2: Employees

Employees shall inspect ladders prior to each use to ensure the proper condition of the ladder and the safety of its occupants.Employees are responsible for following this program and reporting any damage or needed repairs to their supervisor.
5. Procedures

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5.1: Inspection

Prior to each use ladders must be inspected for visible defects.Ladders must meet OSHA/ANSI specifications.Ladder rungs, cleats, and steps shall be parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use.Defective ladders shall be removed from service and repaired or discarded. Portable and fixed ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired.If a ladder is tipped over, it shall be inspected for side rail dents or bends, or excessively dented rungs; check all rung to side rail connections; check hardware connections; check rivets for shears.Ladders with broken or missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails, or other faulty equipment shall be removed from service and repaired or discarded.All wood ladder parts shall be free from sharp edges, splinters, or damage, and not painted.
5.2: Care

Ladders shall be maintained in good condition, the joint between the steps and side rails shall be tight, all hardware and fittings securely attached, and the movable parts shall operate freely without binding or undue play.Metal bearings of locks, wheels, pulleys, etc., shall be frequently lubricated.Frayed or badly worn rope shall be replaced.Rungs shall be kept free of grease and oil.Ladders shall be stored in a well-ventilated area in a manner to prevent sagging and warping.Safety feet and other auxiliary equipment shall be kept in good condition to ensure proper performance.
5.3: How to Safely Use Ladders

Ladders shall be used only for the intended purpose for which they were designed. Never use ladder in a horizontal position or as scaffolding and do not place ladders on top of boxes, barrels, crates, etc.The ladder shall be secured at the top or held by another person at the base.The footing of the ladder shall be placed on a stable and level surface.Extension ladders are placed against the top support at a 4:1 incline. Ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder. (The distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support.)When ladders are not able to be extended then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect.Ladders shall not be used in a horizontal position as platforms, runways, or scaffolds.Ladders shall not be used by more than one man at a time.Ladders shall not be placed in front of door opening toward the ladder unless the door is blocked open, locked, or guarded.If a ladder is used in a high traffic area, barricades shall be placed to avoid accidental displacement due to collisions.Do not stand on the top two rungs or top of step ladders.
5.4: On two-section extension ladders the minimum overlap for the two sections in use shall be as follows:

Up to and including 36’ - Overlap 3 FeetOver 36' up to and including 48’ - 4 FeetOver 48' up to and including 60’ - 5 feet
5.5:

The upper supports of ladders used to access elevated work areas must extend a minimum of 3 feet above the elevated surface. The ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9m) above the upper landing surface. When ladders are not able to be extended then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect.Ladders shall extend a minimum of 3 feet above top of upper landing surface. The ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9m) above the upper landing surface. When ladders are not able to be extended then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect.The employee shall maintain a three (3)-point grip on the ladder and carry tools/equipment on a belt or hoist up. Do not carry anything in the hands that could cause injury in case of fall.The employee shall face the ladder while ascending or descending.The bracing on the back legs of stepladders is designed solely for increasing stability and not for climbing.The ladder shall not be moved while occupied.
Portable Ladders

Stepladders shall not be longer than 20 feet. Single ladders shall not be longer than 30 feet. A two-section extension ladders shall not be longer than 60 feet. All ladders of this type shall consist of two sections, one to fit within the side rails of the other and arranged in such a manner that the upper section can be raised and lowered.Keep all ladders at least ten (10) feet away from power lines.Weight includes the combined weight of the climber and his tools/equipment. Ladders are rated as the following:I (holds 250 Ibs)I-A (holds 300 Ibs)II (holds 225 Ibs)III (holds 200 Ibs)
Fixed Metal Ladders

Ladders shall be constructed to withstand a minimum of 200 pounds.All metal rungs shall have a minimum diameter of ¾ inches and wooden rungs shall have a minimum diameter of 1 1/8 inches.Rungs shall be a minimum length of 16 inches and provide protection, so a foot cannot slip off the end.Rungs shall have a minimum of 7 inches between itself and the structure behind it.
A fall restraint system must be provided for all fixed ladders greater than six feet in length.

A Cage is required when the fixed ladder is at least twenty feet tall.Cages on fixed ladders shall not begin at a point less than 7 feet nor greater than 8 feet from the walking surface below the cage.Cages shall provide a clear width of 15 inches in each direction of the rung centerline.A climbing fall restraint system may be substituted for a ladder cage.
7. Test

Select the option that best matches the statement

	Select the right answer
1. The purpose of this program is to prescribe rules and establish minimum requirements for the construction, care, and use of common types of ____.
2. Did this training help you understand the requirements of ladder safety? Answer: ____ or ____
3. A guard, which is an enclosure that is fastened to the side rails or structure of the ladder to encircle the climbing space is called a ____
4. Employees shall ____ ladders prior to, during and at the completion of each use to ensure it'd safe condition
5. Employees are responsible for ____ any damaged equipment from operations
6. Ladders used by CDH Consulting employees must meet ____/____ specifications
7. Ladders shall be used only for the intended purpose for which they were ____
8. Do not stand on the top ____ ____ of an extension ladder
9. Employees shall maintain a ____ ____ ____ while climbing a ladder
10. Employees shall ____ the ladder while ascending or descending.

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Ladder Safety Awareness Training

1. Purpose

2. Scope

3. Definitions

4. Key Responsibilities

5. Procedures

7. Test