subject: Safety Comes First [print this page] Ladder is used in construction and maintenance work by labors or employees. Climbing a ladder and performing a task from the height above the ground is risky if you ignore the safety point. By the wrong use of ladder, one can get injured seriously. So while using a ladder always keeps "SAFETY FIST".
General safety precautions for using a ladder:
1. Before using a ladder, ensure that the ladder is not defective. Do not use the ladder, if you find any defect or crack in it, as it can lead to an accident and can be hazardous.
2. Always face the ladder when you are climbing up or down. If you are not attentive while using a ladder then, you can slip from the ladder and can get serious injuries. The ladder must also have anti-slip feet to avoid a fall.
3. Place the ladder on the even surface and make sure that it should be properly balanced. Do not put the ladder on the slippery surface.
4. While using a wall ladder, do not carry heavy weight with you, as an accident can happen because of imbalanced weight.
5. While working on electrical repairs, ensure that the ladder is properly insulated else you can get a shock.
Keeping a first aid box within working distance is always helpful as immediate treatment can be given to the injured person.
Types of ladder:
Step ladder: This ladder is mostly used in industries. Unlike other ladders it is self supportive and does not require any wall for support. It can be made of wood as well as aluminum. This type of ladder [Finnish word"tikkaat"] allows you to climb up either front or back side whichever is convenient for you.
Extension ladder: This type of ladder is straight and needs a support to stand. This types of ladder is commonly used in homes for painting or maintenance purposes to reach on the height.
Folding ladder: As the name suggests that it can be folded, so it is easily portable and stow able as it takes less space. This can be used for smaller tasks inside the home.
Nowadays there are many websites which offer you online services to buy different types of ladders made up of different materials like aluminum, galvanized steel and stainless steel. You can also find various ladder safety products as well like H-50 fall arrest system and Wall Ladder[It's also known in Finnish language as "seintikkaat"] should back protector in such sites.
