[email protected] PREPARING TO USE YOUR EXTENSION LADDER: · CSA: Be sure your ladder is CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved. · Ensure the ladder is the correct length – at least 1 metre longer than the working height. · Selecting: Select a ladder made of non-conducive material such as fibreglass when working around electricity. Extension Ladder For every 4 units rise in height, the ladder should extend out from the wall by one unit. · Inspecting: Inspect your ladder for cracks, loose rungs, etc. before using. · Check Above: Check for overhead wires, lights, etc. prior to erecting the ladder. · Footing: Place the ladder on a firm, level footing and secure the bottom to prevent slipping. It is good practice to have someone hold the ladder base to prevent slipping. · Congestion: If ladder is used in a high-traffic area, erect barricades or use pylons. · Housekeeping: Keep the area around the base of the ladder clear of unnecessary items and debris. CLIMBING AN EXTENSION LADDER: · Footwear: Ensure footwear is clean and dry before climbing a ladder. CAUTION: Never stand on the top two steps of an extension ladder. · Ascending: Face the ladder at all times and keep the centre of your body within the side rails. Maintain a “3 Point Contact” on the ladder at all times. · Objects: Do not carry objects in your hands while ascending or descending ladder. Use a hoist, attach tools/materials to your belt, or have someone hand them to you. CAUTION: · DO NOT Stand on the top two steps or on any attached shelf · DO NOT Overreach · DO NOT twist your back while reaching on the ladder CAUTION: Always keep your body between the rails of the ladder. · DO NOT straddle the space between the ladders and another object · DO NOT work higher than 3 metres (10 feet) on a ladder without a properly secured fall arrest system. EXTENSION LADDERS
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