Ladder Safety

 Do:

• Inspect the area for overhead electrical hazards or other obstructions.
• Ensure a firm level ground support to place the feet. Keep both siderails equally supported on extension ladders and all 4 legs on stepladders.
• Always lock spreaders, of a stepladder, in the open position.
• Place extension ladders at a 75-degree angle from the wall (or the base ¼ of its working length away from wall).
• Extend ladders 3 feet above roof lines, and step off the side of a ladder, not over the top, when getting onto a roof.

Do Not:

• Do not place ladders in front of doors, unless they are blocked or guarded.
• Do not lean a step ladder against a wall to use in the closed position.
• Do not place ladders on top of other objects (boxes, pallets, scaffolds) to gain additional height.

Safe USE:

• Clean and dry off the bottom of your shoes to avoid slipping. Do not wear flip-flops or Crocs climbing a ladder.
• Do not overreach. Keep your mid-body between the rails.
• Ensure rung locks are correctly in place before climbing on up extension section.
• Do not sit on or straddle the top cap of a stepladder.
• Always descend a ladder before relocating it. Never hop it over or move while in use.