National Ladder Safety Month!

3/1/2017 (Permalink)

March has been named National Ladder Safety Month by the American Ladder Institute. As we begin our spring home improvement projects, it is important to keep these ladder safety tips in mind, provided by the American Ladder Institute.

• If you feel tired or dizzy, or are prone to losing your balance, stay off the ladder


• Do not use ladders in high winds or storms.


• Wear clean slip-resistant shoes. Shoes with leather soles are not appropriate for ladder use since they are not considered sufficiently slip resistant.


• Ladders with loose or missing parts must be rejected. Rickety ladders that sway or lean to the side must be rejected.


• The ladder you select must be the right size for the job.


• The Duty Rating of the ladder must be greater than the total weight of the climber, tools, supplies, and other objects placed upon the ladder. The length of the ladder must be sufficient so that the climber does not have to stand on the top rung or step.


• When the ladder is set-up for us, it must be placed on firm level ground and without any type of slippery condition present at either the base or top support points.


• Only one person at a time is permitted on a ladder unless the ladder is specifically designed for more than one climber.


• Ladders must not be placed in front of closed doors that can open toward the ladder. The door must be blocked open, locked, or guarded.


• Read the safety information labels on the ladder. The on-product safety information is specific to the particular type of ladder on which it appears. The climber is not considered qualified or adequately trained to use the ladder until familiar with this information.

As you begin your spring home repairs or remodels, please remember these ladder safety tips!

http://www.americanladderinstitute.org/?page=BasicLadderSafety