- Before using a ladder, visually inspect it. Defective ladders shall not be used and shall be removed from service and tagged or disgarded.
- When working on a ladder, both feet should be kept on the rungs.
- Single and ectending ladders should be equipped with anti-slip safety feet.
- Ladders should be set at the correct angle. The base should be out one quarter the distance of the height and never less than 3 feet from the wall or structure.
- Ladders shall be on a firm base and against a non moving object.
- Allow only one person at a time on a ladder.
- Someone should steady the ladder, if needed.
- When ascending or desending, always face the ladder and have both hands free for climbing.
- When climbing the ladder tools should be carried in a belt or raised or lowered by rope.
- Long reaches should be avoided, move the ladder first so as to keep hips between the ladder side rails.
- Never climb a ladder or extension ladder higher than the third rung from the top, second rung from the top of step ladders.
- When working on or near electrical equipment, never use metal latters.
- Never place a ladder in front of a door unless the door is locked, blocked, or guarded.
- Wood ladders should never be painted. Paint covers cracks and defects.
