Module 2: General Working Conditions

2.3 Ladders / StairwaysSusan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-

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Explain the differences between ladders and stairways

Define a shipboard ladder and stairway Discuss how to inspect equipment State how corrosion deteriorates external

and internal ladders Explain the policies on bringing external

ladders on board Select ways to block and tie off ladders

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5Figure 1 Ladder in the cargo compartment

6Figure 2 Stairway from main to below decks

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8Figure 3 Ladder secured to deck opening

9Figure 4 External fixed stairway on superstructure

10Figure 5 Superstructure of aircraft carrier

11Figure 6 Multiple ladders from the magazine area

12Figure 7 Ladders up the mast

13Figure 8 Fix ladders going up superstructure with signs of corrosion

14Figure 9 Ladders restricted until inspections completed

15Figure 10 Corrosion on ladder rung

16Figure 11 Crews installing barrier tape on ladders during pre-inspection

17Figure 12 Barriers in place on leading edge

18Figure 13 Portable ladders from slip to engine room and other decks

19Figure 14 Portable ladder and crews cleaning double bottom

20Figure 15 Signs of corrosion on stairwell

21Figure 16 Ladders extending down into the next compartment

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23Figure 17 Ladders less than 60 feet

24Figure 18 Portable ladder on ground to engine room deck

25Figure 19 Ladder secured at top with over 36 inches extension

26Figure 20 Ladder on level deck angled properly

27Figure 21 Proper angle of ladder supported

28Figure 22 Tie off point at top of deck area

29Figure 23 Close up of ladder tied off

30Figure 24 Ships ladders installed on cargo holds

31Figure 25 View of ladder properly extended above deck

32Figure 26 Ladder to the engine room

33Figure 27 View of the cargo hold with a ladder to the next deck

34Figure 28 Ladder on deck of cargo hold

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35Figure 29 Fixed ladder out of cargo compartment

36Figure 30 Stern of ship with multiple ladders for access

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What is the biggest difference between shipboard ladders and portable ladders?

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Action Discussion

What should be inspected on ladders and stairways prior to use?

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Worker Safety is Priority