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1. ACCESS AND EGRESS
ISOLUX INGENERIA S.A. TOWER ERECTION TRAINING
Safe Ladder Usage
Presented By: Victor Momanyi
Designation: QHSE Assistant
Date: _ _ / _ _ / 2016

2. Contents
 Definition
 Types of Ladders
• Step ladder
• Single Ladder
• Extension Ladder
• Trestle Ladder
 Safe use of Ladders

3. Definition
 LADDERS: By OSHA definition1910.21
(c) (1) a
 LADDER is an appliance usually
consisting of two sides rails joined at
regular intervals by cross pieces called
steps, rungs or cleats on which a
person may step in an ascending or
descending order.

4. Types of Ladders
 STEP LADDER
- It’s a self supporting portable ladder, non-
adjustable in length, having flat steps and a hinged
back.
 SINGLE LADDER
-It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder, Non-
adjustable in length, consisting of but one section.

5. Types of Ladders cont’d
 SINGLE LADDER
-It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder, Non-
adjustable in length, consisting of but one section.
- The base of a ladder’s side rails must rest on a
firm, level foundation. Ensure Anti-slip safety
shoe/foot is secured.

6. Types of Ladders cont’d
 EXTENSION LADDER
- It’s a non-self supporting portable ladder
Adjustable in Length. It consist of two or more
sections travelling in guides or brackets so arranged
as to permit length adjustment.

7. Types of Ladders cont’d
 TRESTEL LADDER
-It’s a Self-supporting portable ladder, non adjustable in length, consisting of two sections
hinged at the top to form equal angles with the base.

8. Safe use of Ladders
 When climbing up or down, workers should:
• Always face the ladder.
• Use a three-point contact climbing method
(two hands and one foot or one hand and two
feet).
 Only one worker at a time is allowed on a
single-width ladder.

9. Safe Ladder use cont’d
 Heavy, bulky, or hazardous materials must not be
carried when climbing ladders.
 Suitable hoisting equipment must be used for this
purpose.
 Workers must not work from the top two rungs of a
ladder.

10. Setting Up a Ladder
 Inspect each ladder before use. Ladders with
loose, broken, or missing rungs, split or bent side
rails, or other defects must be identified and
removed from service.
 Ladder tops must rest against a firm structure.

11. Setting Up a Ladder cont’d
 Ladders (other than stepladders) must
extend approximately 1 m (3 ft) above a
safe landing or parapet wall.
 Ladders must be set up with a 4 vertical to
1 horizontal slope.

12. Setting Up a Ladder cont’d
 Ladders must be tied, blocked, or otherwise secured to prevent them from
slipping.
 Watch for overhead power lines before erecting a ladder.
 Metal, including wire-reinforced wooden ladders, must not be used near
energized electrical conductors.

13. Step Ladders Use; Do’s & Don'ts
 DO Fully open step ladder and lock spreaders
in place
 DO Maintain an three point contact while on
a ladder
 DO If possible Brace yourself with your free
hand
 DON’T step on the last two rungs or the
shelf of a ladder
 DON’T climb or stand on the rare part of a
step ladder
 DON’T Use a step ladder folded up & leaning
against the wall.

14. Extension Ladder Use
 NB: METAL Ladders conduct electricity KEEP
away from power lines and energized
equipment's.
 Be sure the two sections of the ladder overlap
according to the mft’s instructions.
 Check all Locks on the Ladder are properly
engaged
 Ladders MUST always be placed against stable
surfaces.

15. Thank You