down to zero ̶ eliminate falls/save lives
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DOWN TO ZERO
Down To Zero ̶Eliminate Falls/Save Lives
State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO
Funded by Federal OSHA (2013)
This material was produced under grant number SH-23588-12-60-F-6 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
PPT Section 6 of 8
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Ladders
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Sheet Metal Worker Falls Off Step Ladder And Dies (California Case Study)• Break into small groups• Take 5-10 minutes to read the case study
and discuss the questions• Report your answer back to the class
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When Do People Fall From Ladders?
• When ladder slides off its base
• Stepping down ladders
• Most deaths happen from 10 feet or lower
Photo: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
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RATING MAXIMUMLOAD USES
Type I-AA 375 lbs Special duty industrial use, such as CATV, utilities, contractors, and higher capacity needs
Type I-A 300 lbs. Extra-heavy-duty industrial use, such as utilities and contractors
Type I 250 lbs Heavy-duty industrial use, such as utilities and contractors
Type II 225 lbs Medium-duty work, such as painting, offices for building maintenance, and light industrial use
Type III 200 lbs. Light duty work, such as household use
Ladder Ratings and Labels
Source: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
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Photo: House of Ladders
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LADDER COMPOSITION
Property Stability Durability Strength-to-weight ratio
Weather-resistance Conductivity
WOOD Better (heavier) Less Good Not as good Non-conductive when clean and
dry
FIBERGLASS Less (lighter) Better High Better Non-conductive when clean and dry (*preferred)
ALUMINUM/METAL Less (lightest) Better High Better Conductive – do not use near
exposed electrical sources
Ladder Composition
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What’s Wrong?
Photo: Robert Carr
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What’s Wrong With These Ladders?
Photos: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
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What’s Wrong?
Photo: Steve Barrett, Oregon OSHA
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How Do You Use A Ladder Safely?• Always face the ladder
going up or down • Maintain three-point
contact at all times• Don’t carry anything in
your hands • Use on a firm level surface • Secure ladder at top and
bottom Photo: NAHB
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How Do You Use A Stepladder?
• In an open, locked position
• Don’t stand on the top step or top cap
• Don’t over reach
Photo: NAHB
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How Do You Use An Extension Ladder?
• Set up at a 4:1 height to base ratio
• Use on a firm level surface
• Side rails should extend at least 3’ above the surface
• Secure ladder at top and bottom
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Check Ladder AngleStand with your feet at the base of the ladder and extend your arms straight out
If your hands just touch, the ladder will be very close to the 4 to 1 ratio
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Secure Top
Photos: NAHB
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Secure Bottom
Photos: NAHB
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Firm Base
Photo: NAHB
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What’s Wrong?
Photo: NAHB
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What’s Wrong?
Photo: NAHB
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View DVD: Don’t Fall for It
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