A self supporting portable ladder non adjustable in length consisting of two sections designed to be able to be climbed on by two 2 individuals simultaneously one 1 per side and hinged at the top to form angles with the base.
Mobile ladder stands are intended for use by two persons.
Keep a three point grip on the ladder at all times two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet.
A mobile ladder stand fig.
Health and safety at work etc act 1974.
Make sure hands shoes and ladder rungs are dry.
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Avoid distractions that make you turn away from the front of the ladder.
But along with this convenience comes a price a two man tree stand can weigh over a hundred pounds and require more than 2 men to hoist.
Technicians can wonder if their work platform will fail them if they need to carry an excessively heavy tool onto the deck or need a little extra help from fellow technicians to perform a task.
If it s right to use a ladder use the right ladder.
Ladders can be used for access egress and to work from.
And top steps that are 20 inches 51 cm or more front to back have a midrail and toeboard.
The use of portable ladders in industry in uk is currently controlled under a number of legal items including.
Use a second person to hold the bottom of the ladder and prevent others from disturbing it.
Mobile ladder stands and platforms are capable of supporting at least four times their maximum intended load.
A two man ladder stand can extend up to 18 or more feet above ground and and accommodate two hunters.
This rating is broken down into three subcategories.
Type 1 step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 250 lbs.
Enclosed platform step ladders unlike standard platform step ladders these ladders have guardrails on all sides of the platform allowing you to safely work with both hands while facing any direction.
The assembly may include handrails and is intended for use by one person.
Use the right ladder safely.
Ladder stands add another level of comfort and space for hunters.
1 is a movable fixed height self supporting ladder consisting of wide flat treads in the form of steps which give access to a top step.
Ladders are legal and are not banned in the workplace.
Mobile ladder stands with a top step height above 10 feet 3 m have the top step protected on three sides by a handrail with a vertical height of at least 36 inches 91 cm.
Rolling platform ladders not only can you climb on either side of these ladders two people can use the oversized platform simultaneously.