{"id":226,"date":"2021-08-02T06:45:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T13:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cas.wsu.edu\/safety\/?page_id=226"},"modified":"2024-01-04T08:55:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T16:55:03","slug":"ladder-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cas.wsu.edu\/safety\/ladder-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Ladder Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chapter 18 – Ladder Safety<\/h1>\n\n\n
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A. References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. SPPM: 34, Elevated Work Safety<\/a><\/li>
  2. WAC: Chapter 296-876, Ladders-Portable and Fixed<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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    B. Scope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This chapter covers the safety of CAS employees when using ladders. The requirements are governed by Washington Administrative Code 296-876<\/a>, Portable and Fixed Ladders and WSU Safety Policy and Procedure Manual (SPPM) Chapter S3.34<\/a>, Elevated Work Safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    C. Appendices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    • Appendix A – Ladder Inspection Checklist<\/li>
    • Appendix B – Guidelines for Ladder Use<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      D. Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Supervisors<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Ensure all employees that use ladders receive ladder safety training before performing work.<\/li>
      • Enforce correct ladder.<\/li>
      • Provide the correct ladder types for the intended application(s).<\/li>
      • Ensure ladders are inspected when first placed into service, prior to every use, and immediately after potential damage from impact e.g., tip over, excessive heat or corrosive<\/li>
      • Ensure ladders with defects are taken out of service Affix an out-of-service or do-not-use sign on the ladder and dispose as soon as possible.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Employees<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Participate in training when<\/li>
        • Select the appropriate portable ladder for the work<\/li>
        • Maintain ladders in good, usable condition.<\/li>
        • Inspect ladders before each use by using the inspection checklist (Appendix A).<\/li>
        • Do not use defective ladders and take defective ladders out of service Report the observed defects to your supervisor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          E. Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Training is provided to employees by the EHS Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) unit. Re-training is required when an employee exhibits inadequate knowledge, skill or understanding, or non-conforming use of ladders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Training will require participants to demonstrate an understanding of WAC 296-876 and a proficiency using ladders. Training information will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • The proper selection, use, placement, and care in handling and transporting ladders.<\/li>
          • The maximum intended load capacities of ladders that are used<\/li>
          • How and when to inspect ladders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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