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DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Ladders

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Sheet Metal Worker Falls Off Step Ladder And Dies (California Case Study) Break into small groups Take 5-10 minutes to read the case study and discuss the questions Report your answer back to the class

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO When Do People Fall From Ladders? When ladder slides off its base Stepping down ladders Most deaths happen from 10 feet or lower Photo: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO RATING MAXIMUM LOAD USES Type I-AA375 lbs Special duty industrial use, such as CATV, utilities, contractors, and higher capacity needs Type I-A300 lbs. Extra-heavy-duty industrial use, such as utilities and contractors Type I250 lbsHeavy-duty industrial use, such as utilities and contractors Type II225 lbs Medium-duty work, such as painting, offices for building maintenance, and light industrial use Type III200 lbs.Light duty work, such as household use Ladder Ratings and Labels Source: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Photo: House of Ladders

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO LADDER COMPOSITION Property StabilityDurability Strength-to- weight ratio Weather- resistance Conductivity WOOD Better (heavier) LessGoodNot as good Non-conductive when clean and dry FIBERGLASS Less (lighter)BetterHighBetter Non-conductive when clean and dry (*preferred) ALUMINUM/METAL Less (lightest) BetterHighBetter Conductive – do not use near exposed electrical sources Ladder Composition

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What’s Wrong? Photo: Robert Carr

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What’s Wrong With These Ladders? Photos: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What’s Wrong? Photo: Steve Barrett, Oregon OSHA

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO How Do You Use A Ladder Safely? Always face the ladder going up or down Maintain three-point contact at all times Don’t carry anything in your hands Use on a firm level surface Secure ladder at top and bottom Photo: NAHB

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO How Do You Use A Stepladder? In an open, locked position Don’t stand on the top step or top cap Don’t over reach Photo: NAHB

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO How Do You Use An Extension Ladder? Set up at a 4:1 height to base ratio Use on a firm level surface Side rails should extend at least 3’ above the surface Secure ladder at top and bottom

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Check Ladder Angle Stand with your feet at the base of the ladder and extend your arms straight out If your hands just touch, the ladder will be very close to the 4 to 1 ratio

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Secure Top Photos: NAHB

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Secure Bottom Photos: NAHB

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Firm Base Photo: NAHB

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What’s Wrong? Photo: NAHB

DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What’s Wrong? Photo: NAHB

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