Module 2: General Working Conditions
2.3 Ladders / StairwaysSusan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-
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Explain the differences between ladders and stairways
Define a shipboard ladder and stairway Discuss how to inspect equipment State how corrosion deteriorates external
and internal ladders Explain the policies on bringing external
ladders on board Select ways to block and tie off ladders
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5Figure 1 Ladder in the cargo compartment
6Figure 2 Stairway from main to below decks
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8Figure 3 Ladder secured to deck opening
9Figure 4 External fixed stairway on superstructure
10Figure 5 Superstructure of aircraft carrier
11Figure 6 Multiple ladders from the magazine area
12Figure 7 Ladders up the mast
13Figure 8 Fix ladders going up superstructure with signs of corrosion
14Figure 9 Ladders restricted until inspections completed
15Figure 10 Corrosion on ladder rung
16Figure 11 Crews installing barrier tape on ladders during pre-inspection
17Figure 12 Barriers in place on leading edge
18Figure 13 Portable ladders from slip to engine room and other decks
19Figure 14 Portable ladder and crews cleaning double bottom
20Figure 15 Signs of corrosion on stairwell
21Figure 16 Ladders extending down into the next compartment
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23Figure 17 Ladders less than 60 feet
24Figure 18 Portable ladder on ground to engine room deck
25Figure 19 Ladder secured at top with over 36 inches extension
26Figure 20 Ladder on level deck angled properly
27Figure 21 Proper angle of ladder supported
28Figure 22 Tie off point at top of deck area
29Figure 23 Close up of ladder tied off
30Figure 24 Ships ladders installed on cargo holds
31Figure 25 View of ladder properly extended above deck
32Figure 26 Ladder to the engine room
33Figure 27 View of the cargo hold with a ladder to the next deck
34Figure 28 Ladder on deck of cargo hold
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35Figure 29 Fixed ladder out of cargo compartment
36Figure 30 Stern of ship with multiple ladders for access
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What is the biggest difference between shipboard ladders and portable ladders?
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Action Discussion
What should be inspected on ladders and stairways prior to use?
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Worker Safety is Priority