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A copy of the <br />manufacturer's <br />operating and maintenance <br />manual <br />shall be kept in a pouch or <br />compartment <br />on the forklift so <br />that the operator may easily <br />consult <br />the manual. <br />Ladders <br />All ladders shall be inspected daily and ladders with defects or other safety-related problems <br />shall be withdrawn immediately from service. Proper ladders shall be used for all jobs and all <br />ladders shall be properly positioned and secured. The following are some of the general <br />requirements for a ladder on this site: <br />1. Ladder rungs, cleats, and steps must be parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the <br />ladder is in position for use. <br />2. Rungs, cleats, and steps of portable and fixed ladders must not be spaced less than 10 <br />inches apart or more than 14 inches apart, along the ladder's side rails. <br />3. Rungs, cleats, and steps of step stools must not be less than 8 inches apart, nor more <br />than 12 inches apart. <br />4. Ladders will not be tied or fastened together to create a longer ladder unless they are <br />designed for that purpose. <br />5. Ladder components must be surfaced to prevent injury from punctures or lacerations, <br />and prevent snagging of clothing. <br />6. Wood ladders will not be coated with any paint or other opaque coating, except for <br />identification or warning labels. <br />7. Portable ladders must be capable of supporting at least four times the maximum <br />intended load; extra heavy-duty type 1A ladders must sustain 3.3 times the maximum <br />intended load. <br />8. Fixed ladders must be capable of supporting at least two loads of 250 pounds each, <br />concentrated between any two consecutive attachments. <br />9. A metal spreader or locking device must be provided on each stepladder to hold the <br />front and back sections in an open position when the ladder is in use. <br />10. Ladders must be maintained free of oil, grease, or other slip hazard. <br />11. When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the side rails <br />must extend at least 3 feet above the upper surface landing. When an extension is not <br />possible, the ladder must be secured, and a grab rail or other means of grabbing must <br />be provided. <br />12. Ladders must not be loaded beyond the maximum intended load. <br />13. Ladders will only be used for their designed purpose. <br />14. Ladders will only be used on stable, level and slip resistant surfaces unless secured to <br />prevent accidental movement. <br />15. Ladders placed in hazardous or congested passageways will be secured and traffic <br />barricades and/or warnings signs will be used. <br />16. The area at the top and bottom of the ladder will be kept clear. <br />17. Non-conductive ladders will only be used when the potential for contact with exposed <br />energized electrical is present. <br />18. The top or top step of a stepladder will not be used as a step. <br />19. Single -rail ladders will not be used. <br />i�3 <br />