Job Safety Analysis (JSA/JHA) – Ladder Use Job/Task: Ladder Use Applicable To: Portable stepladders, extension ladders, straight ladders, and other portable ladders used to access elevated work areas or perform short-duration work. Required...
Ladder Safety Tips Ladder safety begins with choosing the correct ladder, inspecting it before use, setting it up properly, and following safe climbing practices every time. Even a short fall from...
Excavations Are Serious Business Excavations and trenches do not have to be extremely deep or large to create life-threatening hazards. Soil is heavy, and a cave-in can occur suddenly with little...
Dangers of Power Line Contact Overhead power lines present a serious electrocution hazard on construction sites. Cranes, boom trucks, concrete pumps, drilling rigs, aerial lifts, backhoes, ladders, and other equipment can...
Ladder Safety Ladder safety requires selecting the correct ladder, inspecting it before use, setting it up properly, and following safe climbing practices. Falls from ladders can cause serious or fatal injuries,...
Falls Falls are one of the most serious hazards on a construction site. Unlike a cartoon character who walks away after falling into a canyon, real workers can suffer severe or...
Falls Can Kill – Take Ladder Safety Seriously A Toolbox Talk Case Study: A Preventable Fatal Fall Falls from ladders do not have to involve great heights to be fatal. A fall...
Ladder Safety Ladder safety begins with proper transport, setup, inspection, and use. Before climbing, make sure the ladder is appropriate for the task and positioned securely. When transporting a ladder, keep...
Keep Up With Ladder Safety Ladder safety begins with selecting the right ladder for the job and includes inspection, setup, proper climbing or standing, proper use, care, and storage. This combination...
Ladder Safety Ladder safety requires selecting the right ladder, inspecting it before use, setting it up correctly, and following safe climbing practices to prevent falls and serious injuries. Ladders are common on...