Safety Training ladder safety
Creating another healthy habit!
annual U.S. ladder injury statistics…
over 164,000 emergency room treated injuries
$11 billion estimated cost
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
300 people die annually in the U.S. from ladder related injuries
changing a light bulb using a ladder is one of the most dangerous things you can do
anyone have a ladder incident to share?
basic steps to take before
climbing a ladder
1.consider the work to be done before choosing a ladder
2.can the ladder
carry the weight?
3.place the ladder on a firm surface
not like this!
where is his supervisor?
4.check ladder
condition
5. wear good work boots
6.make sure boots are
clean
7. wear proper gloves
8. be aware of jewelry
extension or straight ladders
proper ladder placement
critical to “remember” review the handout list
the bottom line
choose the right ladder
know potential hazards
know proper placement
Enjoy creating another healthy habit!