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10. Do not allow anyone to pass beneath the object or the area where it might fall. <br />1.) CLIMBING <br />Ladde�•s: <br />1. Ladders and their extensions must be correctly fastened. Folding or trestle ladders must be <br />used fully opened, leveled, and the top must never be used to stand on. An employee using <br />such a ladder must stay at least two steps below the top step. Work standing up, facing the <br />ladder with both feet on the rung. Always climb up or down a ladder facing it and never with <br />your back to the ladder. <br />2. Check the ladder before use. Ladders will not be painted, except to number them. Do not use <br />ladders as platforms or work benches. Only use them to climb up or down. Only one person <br />at a time on a ladder. <br />3. If a ladder must be positioned over a door or aisle, block that access. <br />4. Do not carry anything in your hands when climbing up or down a ladder, so that both hands <br />will be free to steady yourself. Carry a rope to pull up or lower anything you need. Always <br />keep both feet on the steps. Do not try to reach or grab some -thing that is far from the ladder, <br />nor try to support your foot on something that is beyond the ladder. Change positions on the <br />ladder as frequently as needed. If it is absolutely necessary to work with your back to the <br />ladder at a height of 6 feet or more, a harness and safety rope must be used. <br />5. Metal ladders cannot be used when doing electrical work, electric welding or near power lines <br />or electric services. <br />6. When a ladder is not being used, store it in an appropriate place to protect it from wear and <br />tear or damage. <br />7. Any damage to a ladder must be reported for re -pair or replacement. <br />8. All ladders must have a fastening cord and an anti -slip device on the bottom and must be <br />properly secured at all times. When a ladder is used to access a work platform, the top of the <br />ladder must extend at least three feet above the platform. <br />9. After raising a ladder extension, make sure the safety hooks are correctly in place and that the <br />safety cord is fastened to the bottom step. The extension and the main section of the ladder <br />must overlap for at least three steps. Do not use a ladder extension and the main body of the <br />ladder separately as two different ladders. <br />Folding or trestle ladders: These ladders must be fully opened when being used and their safety <br />devices must be locked in place. They must never be used as straight ladders. Never stand on the <br />top of the ladder or on the last two steps. Never place tools or materials on the platform or top of <br />these types of ladders. <br />Scaffolding: Because scaffolding is not normally used in Company business, if it is needed, <br />information and indications for this equipment must be obtained from Company management. <br />m.) )EXCAVATIONS <br />Usually, the Company does not exceed a depth of 4 feet in excavations; however, if digging is to reach <br />or exceed 5 feet, the regulations governing such excavations will apply in compliance with the <br />"Trench Safety Act" Section 553.62 Florida Statue. In such case, the persons in charge will get in <br />touch with the Company's Safety Department for the corresponding instructions. <br />The following general guidelines are provided for excavations: <br />