Ladder Safety: Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Job-made Wooden Ladders Fact Sheet

This fact sheet lists some of the hazards workers may encounter while working on job-made wooden ladders and explains what employers and workers can do to reduce injuries.

ANSI A14.1, A14.2, A14.5—Ladder Safety Requirements (Not an OSHA standard, included to be used as guidance to meet OSHA’s requirements) Employers using stepladders must follow the …

Using ladders presents inherent risk. Proper training on the use of ladders and inspection and maintenance reduce the risk. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) …

Learn how to use ladders safely and comply with OSHA and ANSI standards. Find out the types, inspection, positioning, loading and climbing procedures of ladders.

Ladders are safe, useful tools when used properly. Many of the basic safety rules that apply to most tools also apply to the safe use of a ladder: • If you feel tired or dizzy, or are prone to …

A one-page guide to prevent falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) in the workplace. Learn how to inspect, use and secure ladders properly, and avoid …

Learn how to prevent falls and electrocutions from stepladders by following OSHA and ANSI standards. Find out how to inspect, select, train and use stepladders safely and correctly.

These hazards can be eliminated or substantially reduced by following good safety practices. This fact sheet examines some of the hazards workers may encounter while working on …

General requirements for all ladders. The employer must ensure: Ladder rungs, steps, and cleats are parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use;

Jan 10, 2020 · If your business is covered by federal (or state) OSHA, and you make ladders available for your employees to use, you’re required to adhere to ladder training and safety …

Feb 24, 2023 · In recognition of National Ladder Safety Month in March, OSHA is highlighting its large selection of ladder safety resources to help protect workers from falls, electrocution and …

Apr 1, 2021 · This fact sheet examines some of the hazards workers may encounter while working on stepladders and explains what employers and workers can do to reduce injuries. OSHA’s …

Safety Requirements for Job-Made Ladders (referenced in Appendix A to Subpart X of Part 1926—Ladders) and ANSI A.14.4-2009—Safety Requirements for Job-Made Wooden …

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