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Telescopic ladder: Who has never used one to enter the roof of their home, praying all the time that it will not fall, slide to the side, or just bend under your weight? A tool so common is still very dangerous, the facts are shocking:
The United States leads the world in the number of ladder deaths. Every year, more than 164,000 people are treated in the emergency room for ladder injuries, and more than 300 people die from falling ladders.
Most ladder deaths are caused by falling from 10 feet or less.
In the past few decades, the number of deaths caused by falling ladders has tripled.
Now, these are not work-related statistics, they come from the use of all ladders. The point is that if used improperly, ladders can be dangerous, and this applies to both at work and at home. So, what is the correct way to use a ladder?
How high are you going? how heavy are you? What kind of room do you have? Are there wires nearby? If you plan properly, all these and more questions will be answered! The first way to ensure your safety is to choose the right ladder. The length of the ladder you buy is the maximum length to which it will extend. It can be used at any height (in approximately 1'increments) between the maximum length and half of the maximum length (fully retracted). Know the height you are climbing so that you can choose the right ladder. Then, make sure it is designed to support the weight you intend to place on it.
When choosing the type of ladder you will use, keep in mind that the weight limit applies to you and all the materials/tools you carry with you.
And, where do you use this ladder? Is this area more suitable for stepladders because there is nothing to lean against on your telescopic ladder? Is the foundation strong and level enough? Look for nearby wires. If so, avoid using aluminum ladders, and no matter what type of ladder, keep all ladders at least 10 feet away from energized lines.
Once all of this is decided, pick up your ladder and check it. Never take it for granted that the ladder is in its proper state to enter. Ladder will be shelved in all weathers, they will fall, they will be hit, and countless other things. Make sure that there are no dents or other damage on the rungs. Make sure that their side rails are not bent or damaged. Make sure that the safety feet and the lanyard of the ladder are in place. Ensure that the locking mechanism is in place and all labels are clearly legible. Make sure that there is no smooth material on the ladder. And, if the ladder has been modified in any way, please do not use it.
Of course, now that you have the right ladder, you can throw the ladder on something and hope for the best, but this may not have good results. Take a moment to set it up the way it should be. First incline the ladder at a ratio of 4:1. This means that for every four feet of height between the base and the place where the ladder is in contact with the structure you are leaning on, the base needs to be one foot apart. A quick and easy way to determine if you have set the ladder at (approximately) the correct angle The tip of the toe touches the base when standing. If you reach out your arm and your fingertips touch a rung, then this is where you need it. This will help prevent the ladder from leaning back when you climb.
What kind of surface are you setting on? See the spinning feet at the bottom of the ladder? They are purposeful! If you are on a hard and flat surface, your feet should be flat. The bottom of these feet helps your ladder stay in place. If you are on a soft surface, you should tilt your toes upward and dig the tip into the ground to help secure the ladder.
Before securing the ladder, make sure it is three feet higher than the height you are climbing. If you remember that the steps are often one foot apart, you can easily ensure that your ladder is set up correctly by just looking at the top. Finally, make sure the area around the base is clean. The last thing you need to do is to climb down the ladder safely, then step into a hole or some debris, then turn your ankle and fall.
First, face the ladder. Don't be fancy. Don't be distracted. Just grab the ladder with your hands, face it and climb up the ladder. You should always maintain three points of contact with the ladder, and your center of gravity should be between the side rails. In order to maintain the three contact points, you need to put your feet and one hand on the ladder when you climb up and down a step, or put your hands and one foot on the ladder when you go up the step (don't be nervous, it's very It may be the way you have climbed the ladder). However, the key is to make sure that you are not carrying anything. If you need to carry tools with you, they should be placed on a tool belt, tool vest or similar.
Make sure that the ladder is locked in place before ascending, whether ascending or descending, check the stability of the ladder before placing the weight on the ladder. When someone is on the ladder, do not move or adjust the ladder.
Too many people are injured on ladders every year, don't be one of them. Before using the tool, understand the tool and how to use it correctly. Sometimes, what we take for granted is the most dangerous thing.
