The Six Rungs of the Safety Ladder

Posted on March 27, 2012 Updated on April 6, 2012

Ladder safety is probably not something most of us give much thought. After all, a ladder is a fairly simple tool. But the simplicity of this tool is exactly what makes it easy to take for granted.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries relating to ladders occur annually in the U.S. Thats a lot of injuries involving such a simple tool. Maybe we could all benefit from a review of ladder safety tips.

Selecting the right ladder. Duty Rating is the maximum weight capacity of the ladder. When deciding on the proper duty rating, remember to include the total weight that will be applied to the ladder including your weight (be honest), tools, materials and equipment. There are four types of duty rating:
- Type IA 300 lb. capacity
- Type I 250 lb. capacity
- Type II 225 lb. capacity
- Type III 200 lb. capacity
Proper length. Ladders should extend at least 3 feet above a roofline or work surface. Never stand on the top three rungs of a straight/extension ladder, or the top two steps of a step ladder (as the person in our photo above is doing!) If you need it, get a longer ladder.
Material. If you have to work anywhere near electrical lines, use a wood or fiberglass ladder instead of a metal ladder.
Inspect the ladder.Before you start climbing the ladder, give it a quick inspection and look for:
- Broken or damaged rails.
- Loose, broken, or damaged rungs.
- Missing slip-resistant feet.
- Condition of ropes and pulleys on extension ladders.
- Condition of rung locks.
- Lose or damaged spreader braces.
Set the ladder up properly. Place the ladder on firm, even ground. Make sure spreader braces or rung locks are locked in place. Straight or extension ladders shoudl be set up at approximately a 75-degree angle. To check the angle, stand up straight with your toes touching the feet of the ladder. Extend your arms in front of you. Your palms should touch the rung that is at shoulder level. Dont use a step ladder in a closed position.
Climb safely.
- Wear shoes with slip-resistant soles.
- Maintain three points of contact (one hand, two feet or two hands, one foot) at all times while climbing.
- Dont lean over the side rails. If you are wearing a belt, the buckle should never extend past a side rail.
- Dont walk or move a ladder while on it. I know it takes longer, but youre better off climbing down to move the ladder.

These are just a few tips on using ladders safely. What are some of your tips for ladder safety? Id love to hear them.

This entry was posted in Central, Prevention, Safety Tips and tagged duty rating, extension ladder, injury, ladder, length, maximum weight capacity, rails, rungs, safety, spreader braces, straight ladder, weight.

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