Ladder and Scaffold Safety Utilizing published Safety Minutes
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A Scaffold is an elevated, temporary work platform. There are three basic types: Supported scaffolds, Suspended scaffolds, and Other (Rolling, Mobile, & Arial lifts). Q: What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds? A: Each scaffold and scaffold component must support without failure its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load. Q: What are the requirements for work on platforms cluttered with debris? A: Do Not Work on platforms cluttered with debris. Q: Are guardrails required on all open sides of scaffolding? A: Guardrails must protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level. Q: How wide does the work area need to be on scaffolding? A: Each scaffold platform and walkway must be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide. suspended scaffolds? A: NO materials or devices may be used to increase the working height on a suspension scaffold. This includes ladders, boxes, and barrels! supported scaffolds? A: Stilts may be used on a large area scaffold. When a guardrail system is used, the guardrail height must be as high as the stilts. Q: What are the requirements for access to scaffolds? A: Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. Q: What are the fall protection requirements for all scaffolds? A: Employers must provide fall protection for each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level. Mangan requires use of fall protection at 6. Example of a Support Scaffold Boulder - Colorado Alpharetta Georgia Cary North Carolina Hampton -New Hampshire Lake Jackson, Houston - Texas Long Beach, Pleasant Hill, Westlake Village - California
A Scaffold is an A Scaffold is an elevated, temporary work platform. There are three basic types: Supported scaffolds, Suspended scaffolds, and Other (Rolling, Mobile, & Arial lifts). Q: What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds? A: Each scaffold and scaffold component must support without failure its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load. elevated, temporary work platform. There are three basic types: Q: What are the requirements for work on platforms cluttered with debris? A: Do Not Work on platforms cluttered with debris. Q: Are guardrails required on all open sides of scaffolding? A: Guardrails must protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level. Q: How wide does the work area need to be on scaffolding? A: Each scaffold platform and walkway must be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide. Supported scaffolds suspended scaffolds? A: NO materials or devices may be used to increase the working height on a suspension scaffold. This includes ladders, boxes, and barrels! Suspended scaffolds A Scaffold is an supported scaffolds? A: Stilts may be used on a large area scaffold. When a guardrail system is used, the guardrail height must be as high as the stilts. Other Q: What are the requirements for access to scaffolds? A: Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point Rolling, of access. Mobile, & Arial lifts Q: What are the fall protection requirements for all scaffolds? A: Employers must provide fall protection for each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level. Mangan requires use of fall protection at 6. Example of a Support Scaffold Boulder - Colorado Alpharetta Georgia Cary North Carolina Hampton -New Hampshire Lake Jackson, Houston - Texas Long Beach, Pleasant Hill, Westlake Village - California
A Scaffold is an elevated, temporary work platform. There are three basic types: Supported scaffolds, Suspended scaffolds, and Other (Rolling, Mobile, & Arial lifts). Q: What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds? A: Each scaffold and scaffold component must support without failure its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load. Q: What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds? Q: What are the requirements for work on platforms cluttered with debris? A: Do Not Work on platforms cluttered with debris. A: Each scaffold and scaffold component must support without failure its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load. Q: Are guardrails required on all open sides of scaffolding? A: Guardrails must protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level. Q: How wide does the work area need to be on scaffolding? A: Each scaffold platform and walkway must be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide. Q: What are the requirements for work on platforms cluttered with debris? suspended scaffolds? A: NO materials or devices may be used to increase the working height on a suspension scaffold. This includes ladders, boxes, and barrels! A: Do Not Work on platforms cluttered with debris. supported scaffolds? A: Stilts may be used on a large area scaffold. When a guardrail system is used, the guardrail height must be as high as the stilts. Q: Are guardrails required on all open sides of scaffolding? Q: What are the requirements for access to scaffolds? A: Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. A: Guardrails must protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level. Q: What are the fall protection requirements for all scaffolds? A: Employers must provide fall protection for each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level. Mangan requires use of fall protection at 6. Q: How wide does the work area need to be on scaffolding? A: Each scaffold platform and walkway must be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide. Example of a Support Scaffold Boulder - Colorado Alpharetta Georgia Cary North Carolina Hampton -New Hampshire Lake Jackson, Houston - Texas Long Beach, Pleasant Hill, Westlake Village - California
A Q: Scaffold What materials is an can basic be types: used Supported to scaffolds, increase Suspended the working level height of employees on Q: What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds? A: suspended Each scaffold and scaffolds? component must support without failure its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load. elevated, temporary work platform. There are three scaffolds, and Other (Rolling, Mobile, & Arial lifts). A: NO materials or devices may be used to increase the working height on a suspension scaffold. This includes ladders, boxes, and barrels! Q: What are the requirements for work on platforms cluttered with debris? A: Do Not Work on platforms cluttered with debris. Q: Are guardrails required on all open sides of scaffolding? A: Guardrails must protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level. Q: What materials can be used to increase the working level height of employees on Q: How wide does the work area need to be on scaffolding? A: Each scaffold platform and walkway must be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide. supported suspended scaffolds? scaffolds? A: NO materials or devices may be used to increase the working height on a suspension scaffold. This includes ladders, boxes, and barrels! A: Stilts may be used on a large area scaffold. When a guardrail system is used, the guard-rail height must be as supported high as scaffolds? the stilts. A: Stilts may be used on a large area scaffold. When a guardrail system is used, the guardrail height must be as high as the stilts. Q: What are the requirements for access to Q: What are the requirements for access to scaffolds? A: scaffolds? Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. A: Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. Q: What are the fall protection requirements for all scaffolds? A: Employers must provide fall protection for each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level. Mangan requires use of fall protection at 6. Q: What are the fall protection requirements for all scaffolds? Example of a Support Scaffold A: Employers must provide fall protection for each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level. Mangan requires use of fall protection at 6. Boulder - Colorado Alpharetta Georgia Cary North Carolina Hampton -New Hampshire Lake Jackson, Houston - Texas Long Beach, Pleasant Hill, Westlake Village - California
A Scaffold is an Example of a elevated, temporary work platform. There are three basic types: Supported scaffolds, Suspended scaffolds, and Other (Rolling, Mobile, & Arial lifts). Q: What are the capacity requirements for all scaffolds? A: Support Each scaffold Scaffold and scaffold component must support without failure its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load. Q: What are the requirements for work on platforms cluttered with debris? A: Do Not Work on platforms cluttered with debris. Q: Are guardrails required on all open sides of scaffolding? A: Guardrails must protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level. Q: How wide does the work area need to be on scaffolding? A: Each scaffold platform and walkway must be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide. suspended scaffolds? A: NO materials or devices may be used to increase the working height on a suspension scaffold. This includes ladders, boxes, and barrels! supported scaffolds? A: Stilts may be used on a large area scaffold. When a guardrail system is used, the guardrail height must be as high as the stilts. Q: What are the requirements for access to scaffolds? A: Access must be provided when the scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access. Q: What are the fall protection requirements for all scaffolds? A: Employers must provide fall protection for each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level. Mangan requires use of fall protection at 6. Example of a Support Scaffold Example of a Suspended Scaffold Boulder - Colorado Alpharetta Georgia Cary North Carolina Hampton -New Hampshire Lake Jackson, Houston - Texas Long Beach, Pleasant Hill, Westlake Village - California
The following Case Report of a fall investigated by OSHA illustrates how seemingly innocent workplace activities can have deadly consequences: An employee was climbing a 10 foot ladder to access a landing which was 9 feet above the adjacent floor. The ladder slid down, and the employee fell to the floor, sustaining fatal injuries. Although the ladder had slip-resistant feet, it was not secured, and the railings did not extend 3 feet above the landing. To the eye, it doesn t look that dangerous. It has no sharp blades, or fastmoving parts. But the ladder is potentially a lethal piece of equipment. Remember, the main function of a ladder is to provide access it s not a work platform. Standing on a ladder for too long can be fatiguing. And the number of tools you can take with you is limited. SAFE USAGE & HANDLING: Self-supporting (foldout) and non-selfsupporting (leaning) - know the capacity of the ladder you intend to use Keep your hands free to climb the ladder Wear non-slip surface shoes with a small heel Don t splice short ladders together to provide long sections Ladders are not be used by more than one person at a time Ladders should not be placed in front of doors unless the door is locked, blocked, or guarded. Climb Safely! Tops of stepladders should not be used as steps SAFETY MINUTE Boulder - CO Alpharetta - GA Lake Jackson, Houston TX Hampton NH Cary NC Long Beach, Pleasant Hill, Westlake Village,- CA
The following Case Report of a fall investigated by OSHA illustrates how seemingly innocent workplace activities can have deadly consequences: The following Case Report of a fall investigated by OSHA illustrates how seemingly innocent workplace activities can have deadly consequences: An employee was climbing a 10 foot ladder to access a landing which was 9 feet above the adjacent floor. The ladder slid down, and the employee fell to the floor, sustaining fatal injuries. Although the ladder had slip-resistant feet, it was not secured, and the railings did not extend 3 feet above the landing. An employee was climbing a 10 foot ladder to access a landing which was 9 feet above the adjacent floor. To the eye, it doesn t look that dangerous. It has no sharp blades, or fastmoving parts. But the ladder is potentially a lethal piece of equipment. Remember, the main function of a ladder is to provide access it s not a work platform. Standing on a ladder for too long can be fatiguing. And the number of tools you can take with you is limited. The ladder slid down, and the SAFE USAGE & HANDLING: employee fell to the floor, sustaining fatal injuries. Self-supporting (foldout) and non-selfsupporting (leaning) - know the capacity of the ladder you intend to use Keep your hands free to climb the ladder Wear non-slip surface shoes with a small heel Don t splice short ladders together to provide long sections Ladders are not be used by more than one person at a time Ladders should not be placed in front of doors unless the door is locked, blocked, or guarded. Climb Safely! Tops of stepladders should not be used as steps Although the ladder had slipresistant feet, it was not secured, and the railings did not extend 3 feet above the landing. SAFETY MINUTE Boulder - CO Alpharetta - GA Lake Jackson, Houston TX Hampton NH Cary NC Long Beach, Pleasant Hill, Westlake Village,- CA
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LADDER SAFETY The Three Point of Contact Climb When climbing a ladder, it is safest to utilize Three Points-of-Contact because it minimizes the chances of slipping and falling from the ladder: At all times during ascent or descent, the climber must face the ladder and have two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand in contact with the ladder cleats and/or side rails. In this way, the climber is not likely to become unstable in the event one limb slips during the climb. It is important to note that the climber must not carry any objects in either hand that can interfere with a firm grip on the ladder. Three Points-of-Contact with the ladder cannot be adequately maintained and the chance of falling is increased in the event a hand or foot slip occurs. Although the user s weight or size typically does not increase the likelihood of a fall, improper climbing posture creates user clumsiness and may cause falls. Reduce your chances of falling during the climb by: wearing slip resistant shoes with heals and heavy soles to prevent foot fatigue; cleaning the soles to maximize traction; using towlines, a tool belt or an assistant to convey materials so that the climbers hands are free when climbing; climbing slowly and deliberately while avoiding sudden movements; keeping the center of your belt buckle (stomach) between the ladder side rails (or within the width of the cleats) when climbing and while working. Do not overreach or lean while working so that you don t fall off the ladder sideways. Boulder - Colorado Alpharetta - Georgia Lake Jackson, Houston - Texas Cary North Carolina Hampton New Hampshire Long Beach, Westlake Village, Pleasant Hill - California
LADDER SAFETY The Three Point of Contact Climb When climbing a ladder, it is safest to utilize Three Points-of-Contact because it minimizes the chances of slipping and falling from the ladder: When climbing a ladder, it is safest to utilize At all times during ascent or descent, the climber must face the ladder Three and have Points-of-Contact two hands and one because foot, or two it feet minimizes and one hand the in contact chances with the of ladder slipping cleats and/or falling side rails. from In this the way, ladder: the climber is not likely to become unstable in the event one limb slips during the climb. At all times during ascent or descent, the climber must face the ladder and have two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand in contact with the ladder cleats and/or side rails. It is important to note that the climber must not carry any objects in either hand that can interfere with a firm grip on the ladder. Three Points-of-Contact with the ladder cannot be adequately maintained and the chance of falling is increased in the event a hand or foot slip occurs. In this way, the climber is not likely to become unstable in the event one limb slips during the climb. Although the user s weight or size typically does not increase the likelihood of a fall, improper climbing posture creates user clumsiness and may cause falls. Reduce your chances of falling during the climb by: wearing slip resistant shoes with heals and heavy soles to prevent foot fatigue; cleaning the soles to maximize traction; using towlines, a tool belt or an assistant to convey materials so that the climbers hands are free when climbing; climbing slowly and deliberately while avoiding sudden movements; keeping the center of your belt buckle (stomach) between the ladder side rails (or within the width of the cleats) when climbing and while working. Do not overreach or lean while working so that you don t fall off the ladder sideways. Boulder - Colorado Alpharetta - Georgia Lake Jackson, Houston - Texas Cary North Carolina Hampton New Hampshire Long Beach, Westlake Village, Pleasant Hill - California
LADDER SAFETY The Three Point of Contact Climb It is When important climbing a ladder, to note it is safest that to utilize the climber Three Points-of-Contact must not because it minimizes the chances of slipping and falling from the carry ladder: any objects in either hand that can interfere with At all a times firm during grip ascent on the or descent, ladder. the climber must face the ladder and have two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand in Three contact Points-of-Contact with the ladder cleats and/or with side the rails. ladder In this way, cannot the be climber is not likely to become unstable in the event one limb slips adequately during the climb. maintained and the chance of falling is increased in the event a hand or foot slip occurs. It is important to note that the climber must not carry any objects in either hand that can interfere with a firm grip on the ladder. Three Points-of-Contact with the ladder cannot be adequately maintained and the chance of falling is increased in the event a hand or foot slip occurs. Although the user s weight or size typically does not increase the likelihood of a fall, improper climbing posture creates user clumsiness and may cause falls. Reduce your chances of falling during the climb by: using towlines, a tool belt or an assistant to convey materials so that the climbers hands are free when climbing; climbing slowly and deliberately while avoiding sudden movements; keeping the center of your belt buckle (stomach) Although the user s weight or size typically does not increase the likelihood of a fall, improper climbing posture creates user clumsiness and may cause falls. Reduce your chances of falling during the climb by: wearing slip resistant shoes with heals and heavy soles to prevent foot fatigue; cleaning the soles to maximize traction; between using towlines, a the tool belt ladder or an assistant side to rails convey (or materials within so that the climbers width hands of the are free when climbing; cleats) when climbing and while working. Do not climbing slowly and deliberately while avoiding sudden movements; overreach keeping the center or of your lean belt while buckle (stomach) working between so the that ladder you side don t rails (or within fall the off width of the cleats) when climbing and while working. Do not overreach or lean while working so that you don t fall off the ladder sideways. the ladder sideways. Boulder - Colorado Alpharetta - Georgia Lake Jackson, Houston - Texas Cary North Carolina Hampton New Hampshire Long Beach, Westlake Village, Pleasant Hill - California
Resources MSP 220 Employee Safety & Security Guidelines The Google Safety Resource Center hosts over 70 Safety Minutes SMART cards have ladder and scaffold sections for impromptu inspections