Extension Ladder Safety Tips:

Tip: Do not attempt extension ladder work when wind or when other weather conditions make it unsafe to the worker, property or public.

Tip: Be extremely cautious when working around overhead energized electrical lines. A minimum safe distance is no less than 10 feet or 3 meters.

Ladder Pitch: The horizontal distance from its top support point to the foot of the ladder is 1/4 of the unsupported length of the ladder. Or, equal to 75° degree angle at level grade, i.e.. (ladder is extended 28' feet, it's base should be 7' feet from the building).

Tip: Do not stand above highest "safe standing level" prescribed by ladder's manufacturer, i.e.. (above top three rungs).

Tip: Do not extend the center of your body's torso past either side rail of ladder, i.e.. (do not over reach).

Tip: Keep atleast 3 points of contact when working, i.e.. (your feet and 1 hand).

Tip: Face ladder while ascending and descending.

Tip: Don't carry tools in hand, use a window cleaner's tool belt, or belt designed for the ladder work to be accomplished.

Tip: Wear proper footwear with non-slip soles.

Tip: Never leave erected ladder unattended.

Tip: Secure ladders placed in areas such as passageways, doorways, or driveways, or where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic to prevent accidental movement. Or, use a barricade to keep traffic or activity away from the ladder.

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