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Friday, July 20, 2007
Over the past several months I have sent email to the vessels ranging from health topics to general safety issues. Most of the safety issues dealt with work. Items such as PPE, fall protection and the like are very important, but, work at home can also be a hazard to you, your family and friends.
In today’s bulletin I would like to shed light on ladder safety. The following information is from the web site of the home safety council. This site has tons of information we all can use to protect ourselves, loved ones and friends when working around our homes. This information can also cross over to the work environment on some of our vessels.
As always, when something does not seem right or the job cannot be accomplished safely, use SWA (Stop Work Authority). SWA is our #1 defense to protect ourselves and co-workers from a potential incident at work or at home. Please read the following information on ladder safety and pass it on, you could save someone from injury or even worse!
According to the Home Safety Council's State of Home Safety in America™ (2002), nearly 150,000 people were treated for home ladder injuries in U.S. emergency departments in 2000. Whether you're spring cleaning, hanging decorations or painting, the same basic ladder safety rules apply:
· Before using a ladder outdoors, choose a location that is well away from all power lines. Coming in contact with live wires can be fatal.
· Place the ladder on level ground and open it completely, making sure all locks are engaged.
· Use the 4-to-1 rule for extension ladders: for each 4 feet of distance between the ground and the upper point of contact (such as the wall or roof), move the base of the ladder out 1 foot.
· Always face the ladder when climbing and wear slip-resistant shoes, such as those with rubber soles.
· Keep your body centered on the ladder and gauge your safety by your belt buckle. If your buckle passes beyond the ladder rail, you are overreaching and at risk for falling.
· Make sure rungs are dry before using the ladder.
· Stand at or below the highest safe standing level on a ladder. For a stepladder, the safe standing level is the second rung from the top, and for an extension ladder, it's the fourth rung from the top.
Again, remember to use your best judgment when performing any task. Always perform a JSA before a job begins and make sure everyone is on the same page. The best prevention for an incident is great communication between all parties involved. Remember, at SEACOR Marine, we are a team and as I always stress, you are the front line that represents our company. You are what our customer see as SEACOR and your representation level directly reflects on our success.
Until next time, continue to work safe, and continue to represent yourself and our company as the professionals that you all are.
Thank you and stay safe!
Andre' Allemand - CIHM / OHST / Paramedic
Safety Supervisor
Reference: http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/safety_guide/sg_ladder_w001.aspx
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