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Work the Safe Way
THE RIGHT WAY
Use ladder correct way up
Right height for the job –
no overreaching
Good grip
Correct Flat shoes
Clean rungs
Ladder in good condition
Two non-slip feet
in good condition
Ladder at correct angle
65-75 degrees
Firm, level and
unmovable base
Ensure ground is free
from contaminants
ONE OUT
P
U
R
U
OF
THE WRONG WAY
Electrical hazard
Do not step off side of ladder
Overhead hazard
Wrong height for the job –
do not overreach
Not holding on-only 2 points
of contact
Overloaded with material
Standing on top 3 rungs
Slippers-incorrect footwear
Mud on rungs
Damaged ladder
Foot missing or damaged
Unstable surface
Base too far from wall
THE RIGHT WAY
Use ladder correct way up
Right height for the job –
no overreaching
Good grip
Correct Flat shoes
Clean rungs
Ladder in good condition
Two non-slip feet
in good condition
Ladder at correct angle
65-75 degrees
Firm, level and
unmovable base
Ensure ground is free
from contaminants
ONE OUT
P
U
R
U
OF
THE WRONG WAY
Electrical hazard
Do not step off side of ladder
Overhead hazard
Wrong height for the job –
do not overreach
Not holding on-only 2 points
of contact
Overloaded with material
Standing on top 3 rungs
Slippers-incorrect footwear
Mud on rungs
Damaged ladder
Foot missing or damaged
Unstable surface
Base too far from wall
The images show a 2 section leaning ladder. Please note the telescopic ladder is different from the image shown.
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