908 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety I

When working with fixed and portable ladders be sure to follow these guidelines:

Thoroughly inspect ladders before use and remove any defective ladder from service immediately.
Workers should not climb higher than the third rung from the top of extension ladders or the second step from the top on stepladders.
Never reach beyond arm's length from the side rails.
Never move the ladder with a person on it.
Always face the ladder when climbing up or down.
Never hand carry any load or item while using ladders.

Never use boxes, chairs, sawhorses, or tables as replacements for ladders.
Follow the "Three-Point Rule": Maintain three points of contact (2 hands-1 foot or 2 feet-1 hand), at all times when climbing or descending a ladder.
Only one person should be on or using a ladder at a time.

Only use ANSI approved ladders.
Use only fiberglass ladders (Dielectric and non-metal) when working near or with electrical circuits.
When in use, the ladder should extend three feet (two rungs) past any platform or landing, be secured from movement, and positioned so that it is no more than 1/4th of its height away from the wall or structure against which it stands.
Secure the ladder if used for a height more than 10 feet.
If using a ladder for an elevated work area that is more than 6 feet in height, also use required fall protection and be tied off to a suitable anchor point.
When using extension ladders, overlap at least 3 rungs of the ladder extension.
Fixed ladders greater than 20 feet in length should have caged platforms.

4-5. What technique should be used when climbing ladders?

The "Two-Hand Method"

The "Three-Point Rule"

The "Trailing Hand Technique"

The "One Step at a Time Rule"

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