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LADDER

Inspection of Ladder 

• Ladders shall be inspected on quarterly basis by competentperson and applicable quarterly color code will be painted

on side rail.

• Color code is green for the month of Jan Feb. and March.

•  Always inspect the ladder for defects, Such as Broken

rungs, Loose or missing rivets before use.

Set up of Ladder 

• Ladder shall be placed so that horizontal distance from the

base to the vertical plane of the support is one fourth of the

ladder length between the supports(75 degree to the

horizontal).• The feet of the ladder shall be placed on the firm ground.

• Ladder should be tied off or firmly held by an assistant

when in use.

• Ladder should extend approximately 3ft(1m) over an

elevated platform.

• Metal ladder used shall be tested as given in pocket book of

ITDcem.

•  Aluminum or metal ladder shall not be used when working

on or around live electrical units/system.

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Step ladder shall be fully opened and locked before use.• Only one person should be on ladder at a time.

• When ascending or descending ladder 

• hold on with both hands,

 Always face ladder,

• ensure shoes are free from oil or grease

• Straight ladder shall not be longer than 20ft(6m) and

extension ladder shall not be longer than 36ft(11m).

Storing of Ladder 

• Return ladders to storage area after use.

• Store ladders where they are protected from the weather.

• Support ladders horizontally on racks. To prevent sagging,

support ladders every 1.8 m (6 ft).

• Keep ladders clean and free of foreign materials