There are some basic rules for ladder safety.
What is a ladder?
A tool with types and sizes that helps us to climb at a height for different purposes is called a ladder.
Types of ladder
- Type ladder
- Step ladder (A-type)
- Platform ladder (A-type)
- Straight ladder
- Fixed Straight ladder
- Extension straight ladder
- Step Ladder
- Fixed step ladder
- Extension ladder
- Mobile Step Ladder
- Extension Mobile Step Ladder
- Fixed extension step ladder
- Monkey Ladder
Basic Rules for Ladder Safety
There are some basic rules for ladder use safely.
A-type Step ladder safety
- Always use a safety helmet when starting work on the ladder.
- Always open the stepladder completely and the spreader is locked open before using the ladder.
- Never climb onto a ladder from one side, directly upper steps, or from one ladder to another.
- Keep your face to the stepladder when climbing up or down.
- Put your feet in the center of the ladder’s step.
- Choose the right ladder for the right work according to height and space.
- Check the load capacity of the ladder before using it.
- Inspect the ladder before using it.
- Set the ladder at the level surface and up correctly.
- Climb and descend the ladder with caution and safety.
- Control your body balance while working on a ladder.
- Set the ladder at the right place according to the work point.
Straight-type ladder safety
Include these safety points in the above-given safety points
- This type of ladder should be fixed with a straight wall at an angle of 75 degrees.
- Never lean or reach away from the ladder, hold the ladder when a person climbs at the ladder.
- Ensure the ladder’s foot does not slip on the floor.
- Depute the person to hold the ladder and control the foot slipping off the ladder.
What angle is a ladder?
The correct angle for an A-type and straight ladder is 75 degrees.