A good practice is to have a helper hold the bottom of the ladder.ĭo not use a ladder within six metres of a live overhead power line. Large flat wooden boards braced under the ladder can level a ladder on uneven ground or soft ground. The ground under the ladder should be level and firm. Use a wooden or fiberglass ladder in the vicinity of power lines or electrical equipment.īe sure all locks on extension ladders are properly engaged.
Proper length is a minimum of 3 feet extending over the roofline or working surface. Use a ladder that is the proper length for the job. Only place one person on the ladder at one time.
Make sure the weight your ladder is supporting does not exceed its maximum load rating (weight of the user plus materials). Keep your body centered between the side rails of the ladder at all times.
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