SAFETY SPOTLIGHT: LADDER EDITION

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Kaweah Equipment Co reminds you to always stay safe when working on ladders.

BEFORE YOU START CLIMBING THAT LADDER TODAY, TAKE CARE TO KEEP SAFE WITH THESE HELPFUL TIPS:

• 300 deaths occur each year from ladder accidents. Most commonly, falls due to haste, poor footware, or lack of attention.
• It's important to select the right ladder for the job.
  • If the job environment is near electrical equipment, don't select an aluminum or steel ladder
  • The ladder should be tall enough to reach the desired work area without having to use the cap or top-most step.
  • Consider the weight of both the worker and their tools in order to select a ladder with a high enough capacity rating.
• Before working, both the job site and the ladder itself should be inspected for hazards or damage.
  • If possible, eliminate any worksite hazards.
  • Do not use a ladder that has been damaged. Help prevent damage by storing & transporting the ladder properly.
• The worker should not try to carry their own tools up to the top of a ladder; they should be handed up by others.

Take your team safety to the next level.

If you're interested in further training your equipment operators on safe practices & procedures, Kaweah Equipment offers an OSHA-approved Certified Safety Training course on this topic, which covers everything we mentioned today and more.

We will happily send one of our Certified Safety Trainers straight to your location, who will guide students through a graded classroom module as well as a real-life driving and/or operation test. Upon completion, persons enrolled will each be issued a unique certificate & ID badge indicating their safety certification, which is valid for 3 full years.