1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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 OSHA ( ).
Check the list of partially exempt low-hazard industries in 29 CFR 1904, Subpart B, Appendix A, to see if your employer is exempt.

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

5. OSHA Regulations Federal OSHA (29 CFR 1910.25-27) Design Inspection
Safe Use Procedure
( 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.

6. 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 OSHA ( ).
Check the list of partially exempt low-hazard industries in 29 CFR 1904, Subpart B, Appendix A, to see if your employer is exempt.

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Ladder Duty Rating
ANSI A14 and OSHA

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

12. 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.

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

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

15. 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

16. Height to Base Ratio

17. 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)

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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

24. 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.