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Ladder Safety Why Are Workers Falling Off Ladders? 66% of accident victims had never been trained on how to inspect ladders . 73% had not been trained on proper use of the ladder. According to OSHA, falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of occupational injuries & fatalities. Before Using Any Ladder – INSPECT IT! Look For. Loose, missing or damaged steps or rungs Cracks in fiberglass side rails or extreme UV fading Damaged or bent spreader arms from side-strain Modifications or damage to the top cap Loose, missing or corroded hardware Missing or damaged non-slip tread at the base, including rubber boots on mobile ladder stands Missing top step warning and load capability rating label DO NOT STAND ON OR ABOVE THIS STEP ITEM# 1331499 In addition to the thousands of debilitating injuries workers experience each year, 2020 stats show that 161 workers died while using ladders. In fiscal year 2022, violations involving ladders in construction ranked #4 on OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited standards, with 2,143 violations found. DANGER DO NOT USE REASON TAGGED DAMAGED DETERIORATION EXCESSIVE WEAR EXCESSIVE DIRT/SOILING OTHER SEE DETAIL ON BACK OF TAG 1910.23(b)(10) Any ladder with structural or other defects is immediately tagged “Dangerous: Do Not Use” or with similar language in accordance with 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with 1910.22(d). Keep your Fiberglass ladders clean and dry. While they are lightweight, weather resistant and non-conductive, when wet or dirty, fiberglass ladders have the potential to conduct electricity! Take Care of Your Ladders, and They’ll Take Care of You: › Store them in well ventilated areas, away from dampness and protected from the weather. › Clean the climbing and gripping surfaces if they have been subject to oil or slippery materials. A wet or dirty fiberglass ladder can conduct electricity! › Store ladders folded and upright, or hung sideways, where people or machinery will not accidentally come in contact with it. › Ladders exposed to excessive heat or corrosive substances may have reduced strength. Remove these ladders from service. For ladder products and additional resources, please visit our website: https://www.fastenal.com/fast/services-and-solutions/safety-solutions/ladder-safety SAFETY FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT: SAFETYQUESTIONS@FASTENAL.COM OR 1-833-FNL-SAFE WF_687750 | JF 6/23 6.2023 | AD