Ladder
Ladder to Safety
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Inspection before use
Follow standard rules
Ladder Use
For safety reason, the ladder should be inspected before use, and the user must follow standard
rules.
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Slipperiness of rungs and shoes
One person at a time
Secure the ladder
Base on firm level surface
Four to one ratio
Face the ladder when going up or down
Barricade the ladder near entrances
Don’t lean against fragile, slippery or unstable sources
Don’t lean to far
Pull, don’t push
Fall Rescue Plan
1. Training for all personnel in how to carry out a rescue
2. Proper equipment on site and readily available
3. Coordination with local emergency authorities
4. Assigned responsibilities
Fall Protection
Effective Fall Protection
1. Have a plan - an organization should develop written fall protection plan that contains a
statement of commitment from both management and employees, rules and regulation
relating to fall protection, and explanation of the training programs and training
requirements
2. Establish proper fall protection requirements – require the use of fall protection
equipment anytime employee works more than four feet above the floor in general
industry, 6 feet or more in constructions and 10 feet or more in on scaffolding
3. Provide proper fall protection equipment and procedures and require their use –
might include personal fall arrest system, safety nets, positioning device , warning lines
and safety monitoring
4. Ensure proper use and type of equipment – proper type for this situation, employee
inspect it before putting it on, fits properly and its properly attached to anchor points
5. Provide training- fall protection training for supervisors and employee including how to
recognize fall protection hazards and how to properly use all equipment
Impact and Acceleration Hazards
Impact hazard – is the impact of a natural or human made hazard that negatively affect society
or environment
Acceleration - is very important factor in the identification and analysis of appropriate fall
protection plan and equipment
Head protection - Designed to provide limited protection from impact primarily to the top of the
head, and thereby reduce the amount of impact transmitted to the head, neck, and spin
Eye and face protection – consist of safety glasses, safety goggles or face shields
Foot protection
Causes of injuries
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Impact from sharp/heavy objects
Compression
Punctures
Electrical/heat conduction
Slips
Hot splashes
Temperature extremes
Foot protection measures
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Identify the hazards
Identify proper footwear
Require it to be worn
Types of safety boots for Foot protection
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Steel toe
Electricity resistance
Slip resistant soles
Rubber