Understanding OSHA Ladder Regulations and Safe Carrying Practices

Understanding OSHA Ladder Regulations and Safe Carrying Practices

Valerie Boyd
OSHA standards require employees to keep hands free while climbing ladders, using ropes to lift materials. There's no specific weight limit for loads lifted with ropes, but maintaining balance is crucial. Fall protection is generally not required for portable ladders unless the surface demands it. Employers must assess hazards and ensure safety, possibly using scaffolds or lifts. Small tools can be carried in pouches or holsters. Ladders must support four times the maximum intended load, be slip-free, and regularly inspected for defects. Faulty ladders should be removed from service immediately. Always refer to full OSHA guidelines for detailed information.
OSHA Has Extensive Regulations For Forklift Design, Operations and Training

OSHA Has Extensive Regulations For Forklift Design, Operations and Training

Valerie Boyd
  OSHA has extensive regulations concerning Forklift design and use, that every employer and employee needs to comply with. At Colorado Safety Supp...
Mobile Anchor Points: The Best Solution for your OSHA Roof Safety Concerns?

Mobile Anchor Points: The Best Solution for your OSHA Roof Safety Concerns?

Valerie Boyd
Have you considered Mobile Anchor Points for your roofing concerns? Read this blog to find out more why they are helpful.
Enforcement  by OSHA  OSHA newsletter January 2019

Enforcement by OSHA OSHA newsletter January 2019

Valerie Boyd
Take 5 to Stay Alive- Colorado Safety Supply Company January 2019 Newsletter Two Roofing Companies Cited after Colorado Workers Exposed to Fall ...