Use the right ladder safely.
Mobile ladder stands are intended for use by two persons.
Regardless of the material construction of the ladder type 1 ladders are built in lengths from 3 to 20 feet.
Make sure hands shoes and ladder rungs are dry.
Mobile ladder stands and platforms with a top step height of four feet 1 2 meters or more must be equipped with handrails that have a vertical height of 29 5 inches 75 centimeters to 37 inches.
A two man ladder stand can extend up to 18 or more feet above ground and and accommodate two hunters.
But along with this convenience comes a price a two man tree stand can weigh over a hundred pounds and require more than 2 men to hoist.
Mobile ladder stands and platforms are capable of supporting at least four times their maximum intended load.
Ladders are legal and are not banned in the workplace.
Enclosed platform step ladders unlike standard platform step ladders these ladders have guardrails on all sides of the platform allowing you to safely work with both hands while facing any direction.
Ladders can be used for access egress and to work from.
Technicians can wonder if their work platform will fail them if they need to carry an excessively heavy tool onto the deck or need a little extra help from fellow technicians to perform a task.
Ladder stands add another level of comfort and space for hunters.
Type 1 step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 250 lbs.
3 for additional examples of mobile ladder stands.
1 is a movable fixed height self supporting ladder consisting of wide flat treads in the form of steps which give access to a top step.
A self supporting portable ladder non adjustable in length consisting of two sections designed to be able to be climbed on by two 2 individuals simultaneously one 1 per side and hinged at the top to form angles with the base.
If it s right to use a ladder use the right ladder.
Health and safety at work etc act 1974.
And top steps that are 20 inches 51 cm or more front to back have a midrail and toeboard.
Keep a three point grip on the ladder at all times two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet.
Type1a step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 300 lbs.
Rolling platform ladders not only can you climb on either side of these ladders two people can use the oversized platform simultaneously.
A mobile ladder stand fig.
Avoid distractions that make you turn away from the front of the ladder.
This rating is broken down into three subcategories.
The use of portable ladders in industry in uk is currently controlled under a number of legal items including.
