1 Telecom Cabling Ladder safety. 2 OSHA Office of Training & Education ation Telecom Cabling Stairways and Ladders.

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1 Telecom Cabling Ladder safety

2 OSHA Office of Training & Education ation Telecom Cabling Stairways and Ladders

3 Stairways and ladders cause many injuries and fatalities among construction workers About half the injuries caused by slips, trips and falls from ladders and stairways require time off the job Stairways and ladders cause many injuries and fatalities among construction workers About half the injuries caused by slips, trips and falls from ladders and stairways require time off the job OSHA Office of Training & Education Improper use of the top rung of a step ladder Hazards Telecom Cabling

4 Slips, Trips and Falls On Stairways and Ladders At the end of this training, you should be able to list or describe: Safety guidelines and requirements for stairways used at a construction site Safe practices and requirements for ladders used at a construction site At the end of this training, you should be able to list or describe: Safety guidelines and requirements for stairways used at a construction site Safe practices and requirements for ladders used at a construction site OSHA Office of Training & Education Telecom Cabling

5 OSHA Office of Training & Education There must be a stairway or ladder at points of access where there is an elevation break of 19 inches or more. At least one point of access must be kept clear. 19 inches Break in elevation Stairway or Ladder Telecom Cabling

6 OSHA Office of Training & Education Handrail vs. Stair rail Stairrail Handrail System Telecom Cabling

7 OSHA Office of Training & Education Rails must be able to withstand a force of 200 pounds Handrail and Top Rail Strength Telecom Cabling

8 OSHA Office of Training & Education Handrails Stairways with four or more risers, or higher than 30 inches, must be equipped with at least one handrail. The stairway to this platform has more than 4 risers and is not guarded. The platform requires guarding. Telecom Cabling

9 OSHA Office of Training & Education Stairways with four or more risers or more than 30 inches high must have a stair rail along each unprotected side or edge. Stair rails Telecom Cabling

10 OSHA Office of Training & Education Install between 30 and 50 degrees. Must have uniform riser height and tread depth, with less than a 1/4-inch variation. Uniform - 30 & 50 deg. angle No more than 1/4 inch variation in any stairway system Stairs Telecom Cabling

11 OSHA Office of Training & Education Only use pan stairs if filled with filler material at least to the top edge of each pan. Pan Temporary Stairways Telecom Cabling

12 OSHA Office of Training & Education Stairways landings must be at least 30 inches deep and 22 inches wide at every 12 feet or less of vertical rise Unprotected sides of landings must have standard 42 inch guardrail systems Stairway Landings Landing Telecom Cabling

13 OSHA Office of Training & Education Where doors or gates open directly on a stairway, provide a platform that extends at least 20 inches beyond the swing of the door. Platforms and Swing Doors Telecom Cabling

14 OSHA Office of Training & Education Dangerous Conditions Fix slippery conditions before using. Stairway parts must be free of projections which may cause injuries or snag clothing. Telecom Cabling

15 OSHA Office of Training & Education Ladders Telecom Cabling

16 OSHA Office of Training & Education Ladders must be kept in a safe condition -- DO – Keep the area around the top and bottom of a ladder clear Ensure rungs, cleats, and steps are level and uniformly spaced Ensure rungs are spaced 10 to 14 inches apart Keep ladders free from slipping hazards General Ladder Requirements Telecom Cabling

17 OSHA Office of Training & Education Use ladders only for their designed purpose -- DON’T – Tie ladders together to make longer sections, unless designed for such use Use single rail ladders Load ladders beyond the maximum load for which they were built, nor beyond the manufacturer’s rated capacity General Ladder Requirements Telecom Cabling

18 Securing Ladders Secure ladders to prevent accidental movement due to workplace activity Only use ladders on stable and level surfaces, unless secured Do not use ladders on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with slip-resistant feet Secure ladders to prevent accidental movement due to workplace activity Only use ladders on stable and level surfaces, unless secured Do not use ladders on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with slip-resistant feet OSHA Office of Training & Education This ladder is not on a stable surface Telecom Cabling

19 OSHA Office of Training & Education Inspect before use for cracks, dents, and missing rungs Design or treat rungs to minimize slipping Side rails -- at least 11 1/2 inches apart Must support 4 times the maximum load Portable Ladders Telecom Cabling

20 OSHA Office of Training & Education  when ladders are the only way to enter or exit a working area with 25 or more employees  when a ladder will serve simultaneous two-way traffic Double - Cleated Ladder Use a double-cleated ladder ( with center rail) or 2 or more ladders: Telecom Cabling

21 OSHA Office of Training & Education Don’t paint ladders Don’t use an opaque covering (like varnish) on a wood ladder Painting Wood Ladders Telecom Cabling

22 Ladder Angle Non-self-supporting ladders: (which lean against a wall or other support)  Position at an angle where the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is 1/4 the working length of the ladder Non-self-supporting ladders: (which lean against a wall or other support)  Position at an angle where the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is 1/4 the working length of the ladder OSHA Office of Training & Education Telecom Cabling

23 OSHA Office of Training & Education When using a portable ladder for access to an upper landing surface, the side rails must extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface Ladder Rail Extension Telecom Cabling

24 Tall Fixed Ladder Requirements Equip a fixed ladder 24 feet or longer with either a: Ladder safety device Self-retracting lifelines with rest platforms every 150 feet or less Cage or well, and multiple ladder sections, each section not exceeding 50 feet Equip a fixed ladder 24 feet or longer with either a: Ladder safety device Self-retracting lifelines with rest platforms every 150 feet or less Cage or well, and multiple ladder sections, each section not exceeding 50 feet OSHA Office of Training & Education Telecom Cabling

25 OSHA Office of Training & Education Near Energized Electrical Equipment If using ladders where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment, they must have nonconductive side rails such as wood or fiberglass. This is an unsafe condition Telecom Cabling

26 OSHA Office of Training & Education Do not use the top or top step of a stepladder as a step Top Step Telecom Cabling

27 OSHA Office of Training & Education Don’t use cross bracing on the rear of a stepladder for climbing - unless the ladder is designed for that On this ladder the back rungs are designed for use Cross bracing Telecom Cabling

28 OSHA Office of Training & Education A competent person must inspect ladders for visible defects, like broken or missing rungs If a defective ladder is found, immediately mark it defective or tag it "Do Not Use” Withdraw defective ladders from service until repaired Damaged or Defective Ladders Missing rung Telecom Cabling

29 OSHA Office of Training & Education Face the ladder when going up or down Use at least one hand to grab the ladder when going up or down Do not carry any object or load that could cause you to lose balance Climbing the Ladder Telecom Cabling

30 OSHA Office of Training & Education A competent person must train each employee in the following areas, as applicable: The nature of fall hazards in the work area The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders The maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders Training Telecom Cabling

31 OSHA Office of Training & Education Summary Key Components for Stairway Safety Treads Rails  handrails  stair rails  guardrails Landings and Platforms Telecom Cabling

32 OSHA Office of Training & Education Summary Key Components for Ladder Safety A competent person must inspect Use the correct ladder for the job Use the correct angle, supports, treads, cross braces and rails Don’t overload Your employer must train you in proper use of a ladder Telecom Cabling