Ladders & Falls – Safety Training Video – Prevent Fatal Accidents on Ladders

Ladders & Falls – Safety Training Video – Prevent Fatal Accidents on Ladders
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Falls from ladders are dangerous – sometimes deadly. Don’t fall from a ladder and don’t use the wrong ladder for the job.
This short safety training video discusses how to avoid deadly falls from ladders. Share it with your co-workers and family members.
Before using a ladder, inspect it closely for cracks, loose rungs or any other damage.
Choose a ladder that is long enough so you can stay off the top rungs.
When climbing or descending, always use three points of contact.
Don’t overreach. Keep your belt buckle between the rails and gravity won’t pull you down.
Always set the ladder an appropriate distance from the point of support. Use the 4 to 1 rule.
If a ladder is not safe to use, take it out of service.
Ladders are not made to be used as scaffolds.
Ladders should not be placed in traffic areas or any other location where they may be hit or disturbed by other activities. If you have to set up in a common area, protect yourself with barricades or guards.
Inattention is the main weak spot in the defense against falls. Don’t let distractions ruin your day…or your life!
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OSHA: Ladder Safety
Construction E Tool
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/construction/falls/4ladders.html
CDC/Niosh: FALL INJURIES PREVENTION IN THE WORKPLACE
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/
Health & human Services
Ladder Safety: NIOSH has an App for That
http://www.hhs.gov/idealab/projects-item/ladder-safety-niosh-has-an-app-for-that/