1. Facilities: Building Maintenance
  2. Resources
  3. Health & Safety Manuals
  4. Safe Work Procedures
  5. Appendix A
  6. Step Ladders

Step Ladders

As with all ladders, make sure that the Step Ladder is in good condition, and is the right ladder for the job to be done.

  • Step Ladders are to be used only on clean and even surfaces.
  • No work is to be done from the top two steps of a Step Ladder, counting the top platform as a rung.
  • No work is to be done from the back side of the Step Ladder.
  • When in the open position ready for use, the incline of the front step section shall be one (1) horizontal to six (6) vertical.
  • The Step Ladder is only to be used in the fully opened position with the spreader bars locked.
  • Tops of Step Ladders are not to be used as a support for scaffolds.
  • Don't overreach while on the ladder. Climb down and move the ladder over to a new position.
  • Only CSA Standard ladders will be used.
  • Due to health and safety concerns, a step ladder is not loaned to any building occupant who has not received training approved by U of L Occupational Health & Safety department.