Safety extension ladders

Some other common misuses of ladders are sources for injury as well. Leaning a stepladder against a wall or pole in the same manner as a single or extension ladder is an OSHA violation for good reason. The ladder can easily slide down the resting surface, allowing the worker to fall. Ladders should never be tied together in any manner to obtain additional reach. Another common safety violation exists when ladders are used on top of an aerial lift, scissor lift, truck bed, or other elevated surface or device. It is much more efficient to properly plan and select the correct size ladder for the project. 

Are safety feet installed on straight and extension ladders ... 

NIOSH Ladder Safety app— The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently announced the availability of a new Ladder Safety smart phone app. This new app uses visual and audio signals to make it easier for workers using extension ladders to check the angle the ladder is positioned at, as well as access... 

The side-rails of through- or side-step fixed ladders must extend 42 inches above the top level or landing platform served by the ladder. Parapet ladders must have an access level at the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through it if the parapet is continuous, the access level is the top of the parapet. Steps or rungs for through-fixed-ladder extensions must be omitted from the extension and the extension of side-rails must be flared to provide between 24 and 30 inches of clearance between side-rails. When safety devices are provided, the maximum clearance distance between side-rail extensions must not exceed 36 inches. 

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