1. Walking and Working Surfaces

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3. Objectives After this module you should be able to
identify the most common fall hazards associated with your work
take the steps necessary to avoid those hazards

4. Unsafe Work Practices can be Deadly

5. Improper Use of Step Ladder

6. Danger: Do Not Stand on Top Rung

7. Danger: Broken Ladder

8. Landscape workers standing on the top of stepladders to trim trees on the other side of the fence.

9. Extension Ladders Make sure extension ladder locks are engaged
Never stand on the top three rungs
Don’t lean a ladder against a movable object
Ladder should extend 3 feet from its resting place

10. Ladder Angle
The ladder should be placed according to the Four-to-One Rule
For every 4 feet of rise, the base of the ladder should be 1 foot away from the object the ladder is resting against.

11. Housekeeping Pic of poor housekeeping.

12. Slip Prevention
Products are available to reduce the risk of slipping on wet floors.

13. Non-Slip Boots
Slip-resistant soled boots should be worn when working on slippery surfaces.

14. Guarding holes and pits
Provide covers and/or guardrails to protect workers from fall hazards of open holes, pits, an ditches.

15. Activity: Ladder Demonstration
Warning labels and placards.
Proper pre-use inspection techniques.
Proper set-up procedures.
Proper use.
Handling & Storage considerations.
Purpose: To visually demonstrate and discuss both step and extension ladder safety related concepts.
Materials Needed: At least one 6 foot step ladder & one extension ladder.

16. Check Your Knowledge
When is it OK to stand on the very top of a step ladder?
Never
When someone holds the ladder.
If your boss says you can.
If both your hands are free.
Answer: A. Never

17. Check Your Knowledge
2.When using a ladder for access, how far above the surface must the ladder extend ?
1 foot.
2 feet
3 feet.
4 feet.
Answer: C. 3 feet

18. Check Your Knowledge
3. What is the best way to protect workers from falling into a hole or pit?
Placing a warning sign to alert the workers about it.
Assigning a guard to monitor the hole or pit.
Use a cover and/or guardrail.
Use caution tape around the hole.
Answer: C. Use a cover and/or guradrail