FAST Talk - Ladders

FAST Talk - Ladders Ladder Safety A Large Percentage Of Accidents Are Due to the Wrong Ladder Being Used Ask the right questions when selecting ladders, and be sure to involve your workforce – they are the experts. Style Will users need a working platform? Does the job require two workers, and therefore a twin step ladder? Material Is there potential for contact with electricity, requiring a fiberglass ladder? Will there be exposure to harsh chemicals or weather, making an aluminum ladder a better fit? Height Is the ladder long enough to allow you to safely reach your work? The highest standing level on a step ladder is 2 steps down from the top cap. For extension ladders, you should never work at or above the top 4 rungs. Duty Rating Add it up before you set it up. How much total weight will be on the ladder (including you and your materials)? Load Capacity* Description and Common Use 200 lbs. Light Duty - Occasional or household 225 lbs. 250 lbs. 300 lbs. 375 lbs. Medium Duty - Commercial painters, office settings and maintenance Heavy Duty - Industrial settings, for utility work and construction sites Extra Heavy Duty - Industrial settings, for utility work, and construction sites Special Duty - Industrial settings, for utility work and construction sites *Includes fully clothed user and materials ANSI Code Type III Type II Type I Type IA Type IAA There Were Over 90,000 Visits To The ER Last Year From Ladder Falls •Slow down and climb with purpose. Many serious falls are simply a result of missing a step or sudden movements. •Got tools? Get a buddy. Maintaining 3-points of contact provides balance and stability. •Be aware of your surroundings. Situational awareness can be the difference between life and death. Think “ABBI” – what’s above me? Below me? Behind me? In front of me? •Don’t be tempted to reach or lean sideways. Always keep your belly button centered between the ladder side rails. •These boots aren’t made for walking. Never attempt to move your ladder while standing on it. Don’t Be Another Statistic. The Final Step Is You! Talk Date:______________________________ Supervisor/Facilitator:_______________________________________ Location:_______________________________ Department:______________________________________________ SAFETY FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT: SAFETYQUESTIONS@FASTENAL.COM OR 1-833-FNL-SAFE WF_225034 JP 02/21 20.1Page 1