I: INSURE A SAFE STABLE LADDER SET-UP When not in use, properly store/secure your ladder. Next you set up your ladder for your task. Know that all rolling warehouse ladders of four feet or more will have handrails, and ladders of 10 feet or higher require handrails and a toeboard. Remember never to use a steel rolling ladder near any electrical hazard. Once the ladder is in position, you need to deactivate the wheels to prevent it from rolling. On some models an activation bar locking device must be pressed. On spring models, the weight of the person lowers the ladder and keeps it from rolling.
M: MOVE SAFELY AS YOU ASCEND AND DESCEND THE LADDER, USING THREE POINTS OF CONTACT AT ALL TIMES. Always use three point of contact as you climb up or down. That can be one hand and two feet or two hands and one foot. Keep a firm grip on the handrail. Your shoes should be clean and slip resistant and you should only climb on the steps, never the frame. On standard descent ladders, always face the steps when climbing or working from the ladder. Once the job is complete, climb down, engage the wheels and reposition your ladder. Never move the ladder when someone is on it. Do these things and... B: BE A SAFETY EXPERT – NOT A STATISTIC If you have any questions or comments, please contact Louisville Ladder, Inc. at 1-800-666-2811.
20