Ladder use JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Ladder use |
|---|
| Ladder sliding or tipping |
| Overreaching and falling |
| Missing a step |
| Contact with power |
Controls
- Extension ladder 3 ft above the landing and tied off.
- Set it at 4 to 1: 1 ft out for every 4 ft up.
- Inspect it; tag out and remove damaged ladders.
- Face the ladder. Three points of contact. Haul tools up on a line.
All 4 hazards and 7 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.1053
Toolbox talk: Ladder setup: 4 to 1, 3 feet over
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Ladder sliding or tipping
- Overreaching and falling
- Missing a step
- Contact with power
Controls
- Extension ladder 3 ft above the landing and tied off.
- Set it at 4 to 1: 1 ft out for every 4 ft up.
- Inspect it; tag out and remove damaged ladders.
- Face the ladder. Three points of contact. Haul tools up on a line.
- Stepladders fully open and locked. Don't stand on the top or the top step.
- Fiberglass ladders near electrical work.
- Everyone using ladders is trained.
PPE
- Non-slip boots
- Hard hat
- Work gloves
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.1053 · 29 CFR 1926.1051 · 29 CFR 1926.1060
Toolbox talk: Ladder setup: 4 to 1, 3 feet over
- 1 ft out for every 4 ft up.
- 3 ft above the landing so you have something to hold.
- Tie it off or have someone hold it.
- Firm, level footing; never on boxes or buckets.
- Damaged ladder: tag it and take it out of use.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of ladder use?
Ladder sliding or tipping. Overreaching and falling. Missing a step. Contact with power.
What controls go in a ladder use JHA?
Extension ladder 3 ft above the landing and tied off. Set it at 4 to 1: 1 ft out for every 4 ft up. Inspect it; tag out and remove damaged ladders. Face the ladder. Three points of contact. Haul tools up on a line. Stepladders fully open and locked. Don't stand on the top or the top step.
What PPE is needed for ladder use?
Non-slip boots, Hard hat, Work gloves. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover ladder use?
29 CFR 1926.1053; 29 CFR 1926.1051; 29 CFR 1926.1060.
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