Safety News 2023
Do’s:
- Do maintain 3 points of contact on the step ladder: 2 feet & 1 hand or 2 hands & 1 foot
- Do place the step ladder on level ground, solid and a unmovable surface
- Do face the ladder ascending or descending
- Do stay centered on the ladder at all times
- Do fully open the ladder and lock the supports in place
- Do brace yourself with your free hand if possible
- Do carry tools in a toolbelt or pouch
- Do wear non-slip shoes while using a ladder
- Do use the right height of the ladder for the correct job
- Do inspect the ladder each time before using it
Don’ts
- Don’t overreach so you don’t lose your balance and fall
- Don’t ever use the top two steps of the ladder to stand on
- Don’t move or shift the ladder while someone is on it
- Don’t place the ladder on uneven ground, moveable objects or a soft surface
- Don’t carry heavy objects or loads up the ladder
- Don’t fold up & lean the ladder against a wall to use