Ladder Safety Safety Meeting Topics Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction Safety Meeting Topics Ladder Safety Slide Show Notes Welcome to this training session on Trenching safety. This session is intended for what OSHA calls a “competent person”—that is, a person who is knowledgeable about trenching operations. It provides important background information about trenching safety to support the competent person’s experience.

Session Objectives By the end of this training session, you will understand: The hazards associated with using ladders The types of ladders in use and the proper use of each The proper way to inspect and care for ladders Safety practices common to all ladders Slide Show Notes By the end of this training session, you will be understand: Which employers are affected Recordkeeping forms Reporting to the government Employees recorded Employee rights Injury and illness recording criteria

Introduction Portable ladders are one of the handiest, simplest tools we use. Because of their common usage, many people fail to recognize the hazards associated with using ladders. Planning and care are required to use ladders safely. Each year in the U.S. over 300 people are killed and 130,000 injured, from ladder accidents Slide Show Notes All employers covered by OSHA regulations, including general industry, construction, and maritime, are also covered by the recordkeeping requirements unless the employer meets an exemption. If your company had 10 or fewer employees for the entire calendar year, it is partially exempt from the recordkeeping requirements. This is not an average of 10 or fewer employees over the year, but peak employment during the calendar year. Employers classified in a specific low-hazard retail, service, finance, insurance, or real estate industry are partially exempt from recording injuries and illnesses. The specific list of exempt low-hazard industries is contained in 29 CFR 1904, Subpart B, Appendix A. OSHA or the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) may require a partially exempt employer to comply with recordkeeping requirements and will inform the employer in writing that injury, illness, and fatality records must be kept. All employers, whether exempt from recordkeeping requirements or not, must report to OSHA any workplace incident that results in a fatality or the hospitalization of three or more employees. Call your local area OSHA office or call the main OSHA line at 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742). Check the list of partially exempt low-hazard industries in 29 CFR 1904, Subpart B, Appendix A, to see if your employer is exempt.

Overview OSHA Regs Ladder use Hazards Ladder Types Selection Inspection Climbing / Working Guidelines Ladders and Powerlines Examples Storage Summary

OSHA Regulations Federal OSHA (29 CFR 1910.25-27) Design Inspection Safe Use Procedure 1910.269 ( r ) Line clearance and tree trimming operations (v) Ladders, platforms, and aerial devices may not be brought closer to an energized part than the distances listed in Table R-6, Table R-9, and Table R-10.

Hazards Associated with Ladders Ladder accidents usually are caused by improper selection, care or use, not by manufacturing defects. Common hazards are: instability, electrical shock and falls. Prevention requires good planning, correct ladder selection, proper work procedures and adequate ladder maintenance. Slide Show Notes All employers covered by OSHA regulations, including general industry, construction, and maritime, are also covered by the recordkeeping requirements unless the employer meets an exemption. If your company had 10 or fewer employees for the entire calendar year, it is partially exempt from the recordkeeping requirements. This is not an average of 10 or fewer employees over the year, but peak employment during the calendar year. Employers classified in a specific low-hazard retail, service, finance, insurance, or real estate industry are partially exempt from recording injuries and illnesses. The specific list of exempt low-hazard industries is contained in 29 CFR 1904, Subpart B, Appendix A. OSHA or the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) may require a partially exempt employer to comply with recordkeeping requirements and will inform the employer in writing that injury, illness, and fatality records must be kept. All employers, whether exempt from recordkeeping requirements or not, must report to OSHA any workplace incident that results in a fatality or the hospitalization of three or more employees. Call your local area OSHA office or call the main OSHA line at 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742). Check the list of partially exempt low-hazard industries in 29 CFR 1904, Subpart B, Appendix A, to see if your employer is exempt.

Types of Portable Ladders Stepladder Self Supporting Non-adjustable in Height Flat Steps Hinged Back

Types of Portable Ladders (Cont..) Single Ladder Non-Self-Supporting Non adjustable in Height One Section Extension Ladder Non-Self Supporting Adjustable in Length Two Sections

Portable Ladder Selection Consider Work Surface Floor Level Surface Top Support Condition Be Long/Tall to Reach Work Area Weight Capacity Rating (Person/Supplies) Non-Conductive

Ladder Duty Rating ANSI A14 and OSHA 1910.26

Any Questions? Slide Show Notes Are there any questions regarding affected employers, recordkeeping forms, employees recorded, reporting to the government, and employee rights?

Ladder Inspection Tips Check for loose steps or rungs Look for loose nails, screws, bolts or other metal parts Look for damaged or worn bases on the legs If the ladder is wooden, any cracked part of the wood weakens the ladder Check for loose hinges On extension ladders ensure the extension ‘locks’ are not loose, broken or missing Ensure the ladder is the correct type for the job at hand If problems are found, correct them Slide Show Notes Within 7 calendar days after receiving information about an injury or illness, you must determine if the case meets all three of these basic recording criteria: The injury, illness, or fatality must be work related. The injury, illness, or fatality must be a new case. The injury, illness, or fatality must meet the general or specific recording criteria. If all three criteria are met, complete the OSHA 301 Form and the 300 Log.

Self Supporting Ladder Use on Level Surface Fully Extend and Lock Spreaders Maintain Three Point Contact Never Climb or Stand on the Top Step

Self Supporting Ladder (Cont.) Use Tool Belt to Carry Tools Pulley or Hoist High Traffic Area Co-worker Assistance Barricade Doors Cones

Non- Self Supporting Ladders Use on Level Surface Height to Base Ratio Rails 3ft above Upper Landing Use tool Belt/Pulley Fourth Highest Rung- Maximum Height 12 Inch Maximum Reach Distance

Height to Base Ratio

Climbing/Working Guidelines One Person Wear Slip-Resistant Footwear ALWAYS Face Ladder (Up and Down) Move Slowly/Cautiously on Ladder Do Not Stand Top 2 Steps (Step Ladder)/ 4Rungs (Single Ladder)

Climbing/Working Guidelines (Cont.) Center Body Between Rails Maintain Three Point Contact Work With One Hand On Ladder Use a Hoist or Pulley for Supplies Keep Area Around Ladder Clear Secure Ladder When Necessary Do not Move Ladder-Person is On

Minimum Overlap for Extension Ladders Ladder Height (ft) Minimum Overlap (ft) ≤ 36 3 37 – 48 4 48 – 60 5

Ladders and Powerlines At least 10 feet distance Don’t count on insulated lines protecting you Fiberglass ladders are best around powerlines Don’t use ladders within falling distance of lines De-energize and ground lines when possible

Ladder Storage ANSI Recommendations Dry and Ventilated Storage Area Vertically-Support Every 6 Feet Horizontally-Support Both Ends and Middle Do Not Store Items on Top of Ladder Warping may result

Any Questions? Slide Show Notes Are there any questions regarding injury and illness recordkeeping criteria, recordkeeping forms, or updating forms?

Key Points to Remember Ladder accidents are usually caused by improper selection, care or use Common hazards are instability, electrical shock and falls Use a ladder that is rated for the load intended Thoroughly inspect the ladder and correct deficiencies before using Stay alert and use ladder within the safe guidelines presented in this training Slide Show Notes Key points to remember are: Complete forms within 7 calendar days Determine if the incident is work related and a new case Evaluate for general or specific recording criteria Post the summary Retain records for 5 years and update past OSHA 300 Logs

Ladder Safety Safety Meeting Topics Institute for Safety in Powerline Construction Safety Meeting Topics Ladder Safety Slide Show Notes Welcome to this training session on Trenching safety. This session is intended for what OSHA calls a “competent person”—that is, a person who is knowledgeable about trenching operations. It provides important background information about trenching safety to support the competent person’s experience.