1. Module 2: General Working Conditions 2.3 Ladders / Stairways Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-60-F-23

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3.  Explain the differences between ladders and stairways  Define a shipboard ladder and stairway  Discuss how to inspect equipment  State how corrosion deteriorates external and internal ladders  Explain the policies on bringing external ladders on board  Select ways to block and tie off ladders 3

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5. 5 Figure 1 Ladder in the cargo compartment

6. 6 Figure 2 Stairway from main to below decks

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8. 8 Figure 3 Ladder secured to deck opening

9. 9 Figure 4 External fixed stairway on superstructure

10. 10 Figure 5 Superstructure of aircraft carrier

11. 11 Figure 6 Multiple ladders from the magazine area

12. 12 Figure 7 Ladders up the mast

13. 13 Figure 8 Fix ladders going up superstructure with signs of corrosion

14. 14 Figure 9 Ladders restricted until inspections completed

15. 15 Figure 10 Corrosion on ladder rung

16. 16 Figure 11 Crews installing barrier tape on ladders during pre-inspection

17. 17 Figure 12 Barriers in place on leading edge

18. 18 Figure 13 Portable ladders from slip to engine room and other decks

19. 19 Figure 14 Portable ladder and crews cleaning double bottom

20. 20 Figure 15 Signs of corrosion on stairwell

21. 21 Figure 16 Ladders extending down into the next compartment

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23. 23 Figure 17 Ladders less than 60 feet

24. 24 Figure 18 Portable ladder on ground to engine room deck

25. 25 Figure 19 Ladder secured at top with over 36 inches extension

26. 26 Figure 20 Ladder on level deck angled properly

27. 27 Figure 21 Proper angle of ladder supported

28. 28 Figure 22 Tie off point at top of deck area

29. 29 Figure 23 Close up of ladder tied off

30. 30 Figure 24 Ships ladders installed on cargo holds

31. 31 Figure 25 View of ladder properly extended above deck

32. 32 Figure 26 Ladder to the engine room

33. 33 Figure 27 View of the cargo hold with a ladder to the next deck

34. 34 Figure 28 Ladder on deck of cargo hold 4:1

35. 35 Figure 29 Fixed ladder out of cargo compartment

36. 36 Figure 30 Stern of ship with multiple ladders for access

37. 37 What is the biggest difference between shipboard ladders and portable ladders?

38. 38 Action Discussion What should be inspected on ladders and stairways prior to use?

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40. 40 Worker Safety is Priority