1. HSE TRAINING LADDER SAFETY January 2009

2. TMD-8303-SA-0021 2 LADDER SAFETY Whereas all other categories of occupational injury / illness and fatality statistics have improved, falls, and falls from ladders have either stayed constant or gotten worse  In 2007, 132 workers fell to their death from extension ladder accidents  53% off all fall accidents occurred from a height of 10 feet or less - suggesting that not only are employees falling from ladders, they are possibly falling from items they are climbing that were never intended to be a ladder (boxes, chairs, tables, etc)  The majority of accidents occurred in the morning and on Monday

3. TMD-8303-SA-0021 3 LADDER SAFETY Our ultimate goal is to not use ladders - wherever possible we should strive to find better/safer ways of doing the work (i.e. extension tools, dusters, lifts, etc). If a ladder is absolutely required to perform the work, it must be authorized and approved by the supervisor, and all safety guidelines must be followed:  Supervisor should assign the worker on the ladder and a person to hold/secure the ladder (or ladder is secured/tied off)  Ladder must be pre-inspected before use, and must be in safe working condition – look at rungs, side rails, ladder feet, extend brackets, etc – do not use damaged or defective ladders – tag “Do Not Use”

4. TMD-8303-SA-0021 4 LADDER SAFETY  Never step/stand on the top or second step of a step ladder, or top 4 rungs of a straight ladder  Open step ladder fully, and lock the spreaders – ensure ladder is set up on a firm level surface  Use the proper ladder for the height, weight, and task required  Keep the center of your body within the side rails of the ladder - don’t lean out or over- extend - adjust the ladder position  Never move a ladder with someone on it  Face the ladder when climbing up or down - keep both hands free, and maintain 3-point contact at all times (both hands & 1 foot, or both feet and 1 hand) - hoist materials up to you

5. TMD-8303-SA-0021 5 LADDER SAFETY  Never use makeshift ladders – stacked boxes, chairs, tables, racks, etc  One person at a time on a ladder  Stay away from ladders to avoid falling objects – keep areas around top & bottom of ladders clear  Don’t use ladders during store hours  Don’t use customer’s equipment or tools, etc  If the work can not be done safely at that time with that equipment, do not do the work - notify your supervisor immediately who will coordinate another solution  No one should be on a ladder if they are not authorized and physically capable of doing so safely

6. TMD-8303-SA-0021 6 LADDER SAFETY  Ladders should have a secure footing, and should be lashed in position at top and bottom, or held by a co-worker  Never step on the top 4 rungs of a straight ladder  Use the 4-to-1 rule: for every 4 foot up, move ladder base 1 foot out to create correct pitch angle  When extension ladder is extended, the overlap of the upper and lower sections must be at least 3 feet  Ladders used to gain access to a roof must extend at least 3 feet above the point of support  Never use a metal ladder around electrical equipment, or power lines (use fiberglass or wood)

7. TMD-8303-SA-0021 7 LADDER INSPECTION  Pre-inspect the ladder for defects before using it  Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for inspection - include inspections in preventative maintenance schedules – keep ladders clean (no oil/grease etc)  Remove ladders with structural defects, corrosion, or defective parts from service - tag ladders “Do Not Use” if they have any safety defects  Keep ladders secured/barricaded - store ladders in a rack, or chain to wall so that they can not fall over  Ladders must be inspected immediately if it tips over or falls

8. TMD-8303-SA-0021 8 SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS USM’s goal is to not use ladders. If a ladder absolutely must be used, it must be specifically authorized by the supervisor for that specific task, and that specific worker. All ladder safety guidelines must be followed:  Ladder must be pre-inspected and must be in safe working condition  Never step/stand on the top or second step of a step ladder  Use the correct ladder for the height, weight, and type of job being done – never use a makeshift ladder (boxes, chairs, etc)  Never over-reach the ladder – keep the center of your body within the side rails of the ladder - ladder must be spotted/held by a second worker (or tied off/secured)  Open step ladders fully, and lock the spreaders – ensure ladder is set up on a firm, level surface  Don’t use ladder during store hours – don’t use customer’s equipment/tools  Use ladders for their intended purpose only (i.e., don't use step ladder as support for scaffold planks)  If the work can not be done safely at that time with that equipment, do not do the work - notify your supervisor immediately who will coordinate another solution It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure we do not have any ladder accidents

9. TMD-8303-SA-0021 9 QUESTIONS ?? Please feel free to ask any questions about the material we’ve covered…