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Extension Ladder Safety

Werner Ladder - Climbing Pro Ladder Safety Training [20:23]

By the end of this course, you will be able to: select the right ladder for your job, properly inspect your ladder, handle and transport your ladder to prevent damage, and know the right ways to use your ladder safely.

 

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Click on picture for link to video. [22:23]

 

Highlights from video Werner Ladder - "Climbing Pro Ladder Safety Training"

 

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The first step in ladder safety is to choose the right ladder for the job. Assess the job site and the job at hand. Then ask yourself, "What am I trying to accomplish?", "How high will I Climb?", "How much weight will the ladder have to support?". To answer those four questions, you need to know four factors to help determine the correct ladder for the job; style, size, duty rating, and material.

 

 There are five ANSI recognized duty ratings.

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 The weight support range is from 200 to 375 pounds.

 

 

Always inspect the ladder for damaged parts before each use.

 

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Example of damage to bottom rung and side rails.

 

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Example of an extension ladder's damaged foot pad.

 

Examples of Improper Use

 

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Be extra careful when moving ladders, make sure you don't drop a ladder when loading or unloading it from a vehicle and never drag it across the ground.

 

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Reposition the ladder instead of working in a risky position. Most falls occur because of improper setup and not keeping your body centered between the side rails.

 

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