We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend! This morning at our weekly Safety Meeting, Mark’s topic of discussion was ladder safety. Whether you’re using a ladder at home or at your place of work, there are some important things to remember before climbing up.
A standard ladder used in our facility
To help clarify the proper use of these types of ladders, Mark presented a simple list of ladder “Do’s” and “Dont’s.”
DO:
- Center your body on the ladder and keep your belt buckles between the rails when stopped
- Wear non-slip shoes
- Climb facing the ladder
- Move materials with caution while using the ladder
- Follow all ladder instructions and warnings
Read all labels and warnings before mounting
DON’T:
- Climb a closed step ladder
- Stand on the top rung of the ladder
- Have anyone toss materials up to you while on a ladder – always step down off the ladder to get materials
- Over-reach or lean too much
- Exceed the maximum load amount specified on the instructions
