24.B.12 Use of ladders.
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- Ladders must be restricted to their intended use. Three points-of-contact (see Appendix Q) must be maintained at all times when ascending or descending ladders.
- Ladders must be inspected for visible defects on a daily basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use. Broken or damaged ladders must be immediately tagged "DO NOT USE", or with similar wording, and withdrawn from service until restored to a condition meeting their original design.
- Ladders must not be moved, shifted, or extended while occupied.
- Ladders must not be loaded beyond the maximum intended load for which they were designed and tested, or beyond the manufacturer's rated capacity (includes the worker and all the tools and supplies carried).
- Ladders must not be climbed by more than one person at a time between the same set of rails.
- Portable ladders used as means of access to ascend and descend to a work location do not require fall protection, however only light work for short periods of time must be performed on portable ladders. Work requiring lifting of heavy materials or substantial exertion must not be done from ladders.
- When ladders are the only means of access to or from a working area for 25 or more workers, or when a ladder is to serve simultaneous two-way traffic, double-cleated ladders must be used.
- The top or top step of a stepladder, must not be used, as a step unless it has been designed to be so used by the manufacturer (e.g., platform ladders).
- Ensure latches are in place before climbing an extension ladder.
- Keep loose tools off the steps and top platform.
- Modifications to manufactured ladders in order to adapt the ladder to specific or special use must only be performed using a design approved by a RPE. These ladders must meet the applicable ANSI A14 series standard.
24.B.13 Job made wooden ladders will be made in accordance with ANSI A14.4.
24.B.14 Single-rail ladders must not be used. Three-legged ladders may be used for specific tasks, if accepted by the GDA.
24.B.15 The use of ladder climbing devices must be in accordance with Section 21.J.
24.B.16 Articulated ladders are allowed if they meet ANSI A14.2 standard.
24.B.17 Any ladder accessory, including but not limited to, ladder levelers, ladder stabilizers or stand-off devices, or ladder straps or hooks, that may be installed or used in conjunction with ladders must be installed and used per manufacturer's instructions.
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24-5. What is allowed when using portable ladders?
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