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Ladder Safety
Ladder Safety is a safety topic that is imperative to all types of industries, such as;
Construction,
Customer Service,
Driving,
Food/Package Goods,
General Service,
Health Care,
Home Safety,
Hospitality,
Industrial /Manufacturing,
Municipalities,
Office Safety,
Pharmaceutical/Bio Science,
Retail,
School Bus,
Truck Driving,
Utilities and
Warehousing
Ladders are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment. Because they are efficient, people use ladders to perform many different tasks. But beware; care is still necessary to use ladders safely as most accidents are caused by improper ladder selection or careless use; not from manufacturing defects. Many employees usually take ladders or stairways for granted and don't take appropriate precautions. A good accident prevention program addresses correct ladder selection, good work procedures and adequate ladder maintenance. Some accidents that can be predicted and prevented include the use of unstable ladders, electrical shock problems and falls. Use this Outline; don’t let your employees hurt themselves!
Ladders are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment. Because they are efficient, people use ladders to perform many different tasks. But beware; care is still necessary to use ladders safely as most accidents are caused by improper ladder selection or careless use; not from manufacturing defects. Many employees usually take ladders or stairways for granted and don't take appropriate precautions. A good accident prevention program addresses correct ladder selection, good work procedures and adequate ladder maintenance. Some accidents that can be predicted and prevented include the use of unstable ladders, electrical shock problems and falls. Use this Outline; don’t let your employees hurt themselves!
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- # S1127
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Don't be overconfident and take ladders for granted.
Fear of heights is a common feeling but sometimes people, who work at heights, lose this protective fear. This Outline's great checklist will re-emphasize these defensive instincts. It includes descriptive dialogue on the correct use of ladders and the necessary actions by workers to ensure safe usage. Safety comes one step at a time; practice it.
- # 184
- Available in: English
Are you competent to use a ladder?
The poster heading says, "Ladders are safe at any height…when you follow safety rules". But does your team know the rules? The best teams know the right ladder for the job and, if the ladder and work site is safe. That perhaps is basic knowledge, but there are many, many more rules to learn. Read them and DON'T weep!- # 62
- Available in: English, French, Spanish
Ladders are safe at any height -- provided you follow safety rules.
This topic highlights the 'ups and downs' of ladder safety. The fear of heights is a natural human reaction, so teach workers specific rules included here to help them overcome these apprehensions. They include equipment design specifications, ladder inspection care and most importantly, climbing and descending behaviour. Take ladder safety one step at a time.
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