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What are portable ladders?Portable ladder is a ladder than can be easily moved or carried. Portable ladders are available in various grades: light duty or grade 3; medium duty or grade 2; heavy duty or grade 1. What should you know about portable ladders before using them?Falls from portable ladders are a major source of serious injury. Be aware of the hazards and take proper precautions to prevent falling. Incidents/accidents involving ladders are usually caused by:
What should you do before using a portable ladder?
Refer to safety regulations for specific measurement requirements. Refer to CSA Z11-12 Portable ladders standard or most current version for more requirements. What should you avoid when using a portable ladder?
How should you set up the ladder?
What should you know about climbing portable ladders?
What should you avoid when climbing portable ladders?
Document last updated on October 4, 2016 Add a badge to your website or intranet so your workers can quickly find answers to their health and safety questions. DisclaimerAlthough every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information. What are the risks of falling from a height?Falls from height. are the third highest cause of fatal injury, comprising 20% of fatal accidents.. result in around 80 major injuries (broken limbs, fractured skulls etc.) each year.. result in a further 230 over-3-day absence injuries each year.. can result in serious or even fatal injury even when the fall is less than 2m.. What are ways to prevent falls from ladders?Use Your Ladder Safely
Maintaining three points of contact with the ladder at all times. Never standing on either of the top two rungs of a stepladder. Never stepping on any of the top four rungs of an extension ladder. Having a partner hold and steady a ladder as you use the ladder to climb up and down.
What are the main hazards of using ladders?Common Hazards
Standing on the very top step or rung when the ladder is too short for the task. Placing an extension ladder at the wrong angle. Using a worn or damaged ladder. Throwing tools to a worker who is on the ladder • Using metal ladders in areas where it can come in contact with electrical wires.
What is considered a fall from height?Work at height does not include a slip or a trip on the level, as a fall from height has to involve a fall from one level to a lower level, nor does it include walking up and down a permanent staircase in a building.
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