Standing On Top Rung Of Ladder

Face the ladder and always grip the rungs not the side rails.

Standing on top rung of ladder.

Do not use a stepladder as a brace or as a support for a work platform or plank. Osha inspectors have observed the following ladder safety issues during inspections. Portable ladder accessing an upper area not extended the required minimum of 3. Step ladder propped against a wall and being used as a ladder.

Where securing at the upper end of the ladder towards the top is not possible securing at the middle or near the base is necessary. Tie off the ladder so it doesn t fall over to one side. Always face the ladder when ascending and descending. The rung spacing on the extension section of the extension trestle ladder shall be not less than 6 inches 15 cm nor more than 12 inches 31 cm as measured between center lines of the rungs cleats and steps.

They are best secured by tying or fixing the ladder near the top. The first top rung on the ladder the top or superior position in a particular field or arena. Worker standing on top of a step ladder. This prevents it from slipping either outwards or sideways.

Also when working on a tall ladder there should be someone at the bottom for safety. Sideways movement usually happens near the top of the ladder. Stepladders are meant for one person. Extension ladders should extend 3 feet above the roof or platform you re trying to reach.

Wrong don t stand above the second step from the top of a stepladder or the fourth rung from the top of an extension ladder. The first rung on the ladder in this school is captain of the football team. Center body on the ladder and keep belt buckle between the rails while maintaining a firm grip. Never set up a ladder anywhere near electrical power lines.

Two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand. 1926 1053 a 4 i. Buy a taller ladder. Do not stand climb or sit on the stepladder top or pail shelf.

An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must extend at least 3 feet above the point of support see diagram. Do not stand on the three top rungs of a straight single or extension ladder. Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder. According to osha and most ladder manufacturers you should not stand on the top or second rung of a ladder.

Don t stand higher than the fourth rung from the top. Do not shift or walk a stepladder when standing on it. First ladder on rung top. Always keep three points of contact with the ladder.