Safety Manual

General Procedure All company employees must comply to the following:

1. Before usage of any ladder complete Ladder Safety Training. Safety Trainingwill consist of recognition of possible hazards associated with ladder use, proper maintenance and safety precautions to be taken when using ladders. 2. Inspect all ladders for defects or possible hazards before the ladders are used. 3. Inspections should be conducted periodically by a competent person. Ladders with loose parts or faulty rungs should be taken out of service immediately. 4. Remove all ladders from service/work area if defected and tag the ladder “Defective/Dangerous and Do Not Use.” 5. Whenever possible have someone within shouting distance while on a ladder.

Wooden and Metal Single Ladder Safety Policy The following precautions concerning the care and use of company wooden and metal ladders should be used to unsure safety and serviceability:

Care • Ladders shall always be maintained in good condition, the joint between the steps and side rails shall be tight, all hardware and fittings secured and 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. • Safety feet and other auxiliary equipment shall be kept in good condition to insure proper performance. • Rungs (metal and wood) should be kept free of grease and oil. This can easily be done with a solvent or steam cleaning. • Metal ladder rungs and steps shall be corrugated, knurled, dimpled, coated with skidresistant material, or otherwise treated to minimize the possibility of slipping. • If a ladder is involved in a tip over accident it must be immediately inspected for damage. • Follow manufacturer’s specifications

Use • 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. • Portable rung and cleat ladders shall, where possible, be used at such a pitch that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is ¼ of the working length of the ladder (the length along the ladder between the foot and the top support).

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