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| Recommended
Height of a Ladder |
| 16 ft. ladder |
13 ft. maximum work height |
| 24 ft. ladder |
21 ft. maximum work height |
| 28 ft. ladder |
24 ft. maximum work height |
| 32 ft. ladder |
29 ft. maximum work height |
| 36 ft. ladder |
32 ft. maximum work height |
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Before
using a stepladder, make sure it is fully open, and the spreaders
or braces between the two sections are fully extended and locked.
Whether inside or outside the house, do not place stepladders
or utility ladders on boxes, countertops or unstable surfaces
to gain additional height.
The highest standing level on a stepladder should be two steps
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| Using
the Ladder |
Before
climbing a ladder, make sure the locks are secured and the bottom
and top of the ladder rails are on firm surfaces. The soles of
your shoes should be clean so they don't slip off the ladder rungs.
Don't wear leather-soled shoes--they can be slippery. Your shoelaces
should be securely tied. Make sure your shoelaces and pant legs
are not so long that they extend under your shoes and cause you
to slip.
Face the ladder while climbing and stay in the center of the rails.
Grip both rails securely while climbing. Do not lean over the
side of the ladder. Your belt buckle should not be further than
the side rail.
On single or extension ladders, never stand above the third rung
from the top and never climb above the point where the ladder
touches the wall or vertical support.
On stepladders, never stand on the paint shelf, spreaders or back
section.
Never stand on the top rung of any ladder.
Don't overreach; it's safer to move the ladder to a new location
when needed. Don't try to "jog" or "walk"
the ladder to a new location while standing on it. Climb down
and reposition the ladder.
Don't overload a ladder; it is meant to be used by only one person
at a time.
Never use a ladder in high winds.
Do not use any ladder if you tire easily, are subject to fainting
spells or are using medications or alcohol that make you dizzy
or drowsy. |
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Safety |
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