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Picture This! Human Stepladder Puts Safety Out of Step

How many workers does it take to safely change a light bulb? Apparently more than these three guys.

Picture This! Human Stepladder Puts Safety Out of Step2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! One Rung Away from Danger

Climbing a ladder requires concentration on one's placement of hands and feet, which means this worker may be oblivious to a sharp piece of metal protruding into the area just above his body.

Picture This! One Rung Away from Danger2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Water, Electricity and Aluminum Ladders Don’t Mix

Using an aluminum ladder around electricity is dangerous enough but this guy has raised the stakes considerably.

Picture This! Water, Electricity and Aluminum Ladders Don’t Mix2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! ‘Scaf-fold’ Could Prove to be Operative Word

This makeshift scaffold, made from ladders lashed together, screams trouble even before anyone sets foot on it.

Picture This! ‘Scaf-fold’ Could Prove to be Operative Word2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Hold it Steady, Boys

This ladder wasn't up to the task, so three workers extended its reach by lifting it into the air, with a fourth worker hanging on to it! This photograph illustrates one of the many unsafe ways of using a ladder.

Picture This! Hold it Steady, Boys2023-09-04T16:44:36+00:00

Picture This! One Point of Contact Puts Safety in the Gutter

Most people hate the task of removing leaves and needles from rain gutters, so they try to get the job done as quickly as possible. This photograph shows a worker breaking two cardinal ladder safety rules while clearing a gutter of leaves.

Picture This! One Point of Contact Puts Safety in the Gutter2023-09-04T16:33:24+00:00

Picture This! Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Platform Elevates Fall Hazard

When working in a stairwell you need to have the right equipment and a plan for performing the job safely. The worker shown in this photograph has come up short on both counts, having cobbled together a questionable assortment of ladders, blocks and boards into a highly unstable and unsafe platform. 

Picture This! Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Platform Elevates Fall Hazard2023-09-04T16:31:16+00:00

Georgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations

OSHA has proposed $108,000 in penalties against a contractor for [...]

Georgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Ladder Safety Video

Ladders are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in almost any work environment. From common stepladders to sophisticated extension ladders, they can be found almost everywhere. Training products on "Ladder Safety in Construction Environments" show that because they are so common, many employees take ladders for granted, and do not take the appropriate precautions when using ladders.
(10 minutes) 

Ladder Safety Video2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Ladder Safety Video – Spanish

This video deals with the safe way to use stepladders, straight ladders and platform ladders, as well as common hazards associated with improper ladder use. Explains the 4:1 rule when placing straight ladders, the belt buckle rule, 36″ requirement for straight ladders above landings and more. A great program for new or experienced workers.

Ladder Safety Video – Spanish2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

Company Cited for Alleged Trenching Violations at Two Atlanta-Area Construction Sites

Trenching Violations One willful, one repeat and three serious citations [...]

Company Cited for Alleged Trenching Violations at Two Atlanta-Area Construction Sites2018-02-03T00:00:00+00:00

Safe Portable Ladder Setup, Step by Step

The improper setup of portable ladders is responsible for the majority of ladder-related injuries and death, both at work and at home. Read Safety talk and follow necessary steps for safe portable ladder setup.

 

Safe Portable Ladder Setup, Step by Step2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Ladder Safety, Rung By Rung

Anyone who uses the wrong ladder for a job or uses it inappropriately is courting trouble. Don?t become a statistic. Remember these ladder safety tips: Select the correct ladder. Why waver on the top rung

Ladder Safety, Rung By Rung2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Wobbly Ladders Should Be Scrapped

Workers sometimes take chances with ladders, failing to remove worn or damaged ladders from service. This could cause serious, even fatal, injury.

Wobbly Ladders Should Be Scrapped2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety

Two workers were attempting to install a wooden sign board on the storefront of a building. They were both on the ground attempting to position an aluminum ladder. They lost control of it, causing the ladder to fall backwards.

Straight Talk About Straight Ladder Safety2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Keep Aluminum Ladders Away From Electricity

Aluminum ladders are lightweight and easy to use. But aluminum ladders have one major drawback-they conduct electricity more readily than ladders made of other materials such as wood or fiberglass.

Keep Aluminum Ladders Away From Electricity2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Step It Up on Ladder Safety

If you think fatal falls happen only to construction workers swinging off skyscrapers, think again. Because ladder use is so common, many workers take ladder safety for granted, and do not take the appropriate precautions.

Step It Up on Ladder Safety2018-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Ladder Safety – Word Search

This word search is about ladder safety. While you are searching for the words, think about how they relate to safe use of ladders.

Ladder Safety – Word Search2018-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

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