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| Inspect
the Ladder |
Always
inspect the ladder before you use it. Never use the ladder if
it is damaged, broken or bent.
Don't make a temporary repair of broken or missing parts and then
use the ladder. The temporary repair could fail while you're high
off the ground. A ladder should be free from grease, oil, mud,
snow and other slippery materials before using. |
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| Moving
the Ladder |
You should
carry a single or extension ladder parallel to the ground. Hold
the side rail in the middle of the ladder so you can balance the
load. You should get help moving a very long ladder.
You should always carry a stepladder in the closed position. |
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| Setting
Up the Ladder |
Before
you use a single, extension or stepladder outside the house, make
sure it will not hit electrical wires, tree limbs or any other
obstructions when it is extended.
To ensure that the ladder is stable, place the feet of the ladder
on firm, even ground.
The bottom of the ladder should be 1 foot away from the wall for
every 4 feet that the ladder rises. For example, if the ladder
touches the wall 16 feet above the ground, the feet of the ladder
should be 4 feet from the wall. If you are going to climb onto
a roof, the ladder should extend 3 feet higher than the roof.
The upper and lower sections of an extension ladder should overlap
to provide stability. |
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Ladder
Safety
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