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['Fall Protection', 'Emergency Planning - OSHA', 'Personal Protective Equipment']
['Fall Protection', 'Foot Protection', 'Exit Routes']
11/30/2023
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Ladder: Adding Height Answers
1) Uneven/unstable base. Ladder should not be propped up on the steps.
Related information:
- 29 CFR 1910.25 (d)(2)(v) - Do not place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
- Topic Index: Ladders
- Safety Training (OSHA): Ladders and Stairs
2) Employee is carrying an awkward load.
Related information:
- Topic Index: Slips, trips, and falls
- Safety Training (OSHA): Slips, trips, and falls
3) Employee is wearing sandals. Proper footwear should be worn.
Related information:
- 29 CFR 1910.136 - Protective footwear must be worn where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects.
- Topic Index: Foot protection
- Safety Training (OSHA): Personal Protective Equipment - Foot Protection
- Fun Stuff - Clip art: Personal Protective Equipment - Foot Protection
4) Ladder and employee are blocking a potential exit route.
Related information:
- 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) - Every required exit, way of approach, and way of exit . . . shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in case of fire or other emergency.
- Topic Index: Exits
- Safety Training (OSHA): Exits
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1) Uneven/unstable base. Ladder should not be propped up on the steps.
Related information:
- 29 CFR 1910.25 (d)(2)(v) - Do not place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
- Topic Index: Ladders
- Safety Training (OSHA): Ladders and Stairs
2) Employee is carrying an awkward load.
Related information:
- Topic Index: Slips, trips, and falls
- Safety Training (OSHA): Slips, trips, and falls
3) Employee is wearing sandals. Proper footwear should be worn.
Related information:
- 29 CFR 1910.136 - Protective footwear must be worn where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects.
- Topic Index: Foot protection
- Safety Training (OSHA): Personal Protective Equipment - Foot Protection
- Fun Stuff - Clip art: Personal Protective Equipment - Foot Protection
4) Ladder and employee are blocking a potential exit route.
Related information:
- 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) - Every required exit, way of approach, and way of exit . . . shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in case of fire or other emergency.
- Topic Index: Exits
- Safety Training (OSHA): Exits
If you see other things wrong in these pictures (please provide exercise title in comments) or have ideas for new pictures, please contact us.
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