How Should You Use a Ladder?(Part # 2)

Avoid carrying your ladder over power lines

Keep an eye out for overhead power lines so that you don’t have to carry your ladder over them. This will help you avoid having to do so. Keep in mind that metal objects can carry electric current. You should never assume a power line is dead if you work within six meters. Treat power lines as living things at all times. An electrician’s safety can be improved by supporting electrical work at height with Fibreglass Ladders. This non-conductive ladder, which can withstand up to 30,000 volts, has the potential to save a life in the event of an accident.

Stabilizing your ladder

While securing your ladder to upper support does not guarantee that it will not slip, it may assist you in avoiding a fall. It is not recommended to secure a ladder to plastic surfaces like gutters because the ladder could slip and cause the gutters to fall off.

An accident involving a ladder can be caused by the ladder’s unstable nature and the frequently uneven ground in its vicinity. We offer a leveling mat as a solution to this problem and to make it much safer for you to place your ladder on uneven or sloping ground. Our leveling mat also improves traction and prevents the ladder from falling out from under you.

Safety on a step ladder

Despite the widespread perception that a leaning ladder is more hazardous than Step Ladders, both types of ladders can be hazardous if assembled incorrectly.

Make sure that all four of your feet are on the ground

Your step ladder’s base should also be on the ground. Issues with instability are more likely to arise on these ladders.

Use a step ladder only for light work

Avoid using heavy tools or materials. They were designed for easy tasks.

Avoid going too far

If there is a handrail on the top three steps, only use those to avoid going too far. Overreach regulations apply to both step ladders and multi-step ladders.

Enable locking mechanisms

If you are concerned about the safety of the step ladder, the locking mechanisms should be enabled.

Keep in mind the three-point contact rule

Make sure that both feet are on the Extension Ladders in accordance with the three-point contact rule and that you only use one hand whenever possible. When you need both hands, the ladder can come in handy. Completely focus on the current task; Never lean over or work sideways.

Don’t forget our safety advice…

Even though ladders are used all over the country, you should always follow our safety advice to avoid some of the most common ladder accidents, regardless of how you use them.