LADDER SAFETY V3 - National Ladder and Scaffold Co.

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Welcome to the Werner ClimbingPRO SM Training ProgramThis program is about ladder safety. The two principal causes of ladder related injuries are using the wrong ladder for thejob and misusing or abusing climbing equipment.Our goals are very simple: We want to help you better understand how to choose the right ladder for the job and learnhow to use ladders more safely. The first part of the program reviews the four key elements of ladder selection. Thesecond part contains illustrated ladder use safety guidelines.Smart Ladder Users are Safe ClimbersLadders are such common everyday tools that many workers take themfor granted. As you read the safety guidelines, you may say: “I knowthat, that’s just plain common sense.” You can avoid a ladder injury,if you think before you act, and use ladders correctly. Your work will beeasier and more productive too. Ladder related injuries arepreventable, but it takes “you” to prevent them.If you have product or safety questions, please ask your WernerLadder Distributor or call the Werner Customer ServiceDepartment at 1-888-523-3371 for assistance.4
HOW TO CHOOSEKnow the DifferenceSome workers might not realize the differences from one ladder to the next and they think. . . a ladder is a ladder. . . WRONG!Having the right ladder for the job is the safest way to complete any task. Using the wrong ladder is extremely dangerous, as itoften leads to ladder misuse or abuse, and can result in serious injury or even death. To get an idea of some of the different waysthat ladders are used, just think about all of the tasks you and other professionals do. Most of them require the use of ladders ofdifferent styles, sizes, duty ratings and materials.Some of the questions that may help you to understand your needs include:1. Where will the ladder be used? Indoors, outdoors or both?2. Will you want to work together with another person on the ladder?3. What is the highest height you wish to reach?• Will the ladder also be used to reach other heights?• What obstacles might be in the way?4. What activities will the ladder be used for? What tasks will you be performing?5. How much weight will be on the ladder, including your tools and materials?6. Is there even a remote possibility of contact with electricity or overhead power lines?The Werner ClimbingPRO SM Training Program will review the four key elements you should consider in selecting a ladder:1. STYLE Which kind of ladder is right for the job?2. SIZE How high do you need to reach?What size ladder to buy?3. DUTY RATING How much weight will be on the ladder?4. MATERIAL Where will the ladder be used?Will you be working near electricity?5
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Page 8 and 9: LADDER STYLESThe first step in ladd
Page 10 and 11: After you choose the right style, f
Page 12 and 13: LADDER INSPECTION - THE RIGHT & WRO
Page 14 and 15: SAFETY BEFORE YOU CLIMB - THE RIGHT
Page 16 and 17: SAFE CLIMBING HABITS - THE RIGHT WA
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Page 22 and 23: SET-UP TIPSExtension ladders are ty
Page 24 and 25: UTILITY LADDER ACCESSORIESCable, co
Page 26 and 27: EXTENSION LADDER SAFETY - THE WRONG
Page 28 and 29: I.D. AND SAFETY LABELSLadder Identi
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