聪明的阶梯安全步骤
Do you know the right ladder height for the job? Learn how to use a ladder safely.
Ladder-related injuries result in thousands of trips to the ER each year. OSHA estimates that, for general industry companies, falls from ladders cause 20% of fatal and lost workday injuries. Avoid becoming a statistic by taking 小心梯子. 无论你是 清理排水沟粉刷天花板或 悬挂节日彩灯, these pointers can help you stay safer.
Choose the right ladder for the job
Extension ladders must extend three feet above the work surface. For safety, users must not step on the top two steps of a step ladder. Also check the ladder's duty rating, which must be greater than your weight and that of your supplies. 另外, if you'll be working near electrical wires, steer clear of aluminum ladders, 它们导电. Choose wood or fiberglass instead.
Perform regular ladder inspections
Look for cracks, dents and loose, damaged or missing hardware. Another red flag: Your ladder leans to one side when you set it up. 参考这个 梯子检查清单 for a step-by-step list of how to perform an inspection.
保持平衡
Do not step or stand higher than the label indicates on the ladder. To decrease the chances of losing your balance, never stand on the top step. 坚持 三点接触爬坡规则: Always keep two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand on the ladder.
Additional steps on how to use a ladder
- 穿防滑鞋.
- Avoid ladders when t在这里 are high winds.
- Do not put a ladder by a door that can open against the ladder.
访问 美国梯子协会 to view a multimedia training program about ladder safety, choosing the right ladder and ladder care.
