LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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LADDERS
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment Hazards
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What are some common causes of ladder incidents?
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An average of 211 lost-time injury claims are reported
every year in Ontario due to ladder related injuries alone
(WSIB, 2024).
Prevention Points
Ladders are designed for one person use, not group use.
All ladders should be CSA Z11-18 approved and regularly
inspected. Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices
section on page 11 before performing any task.
Before use:
All damaged ladders should be tagged with "DANGER –
DO NOT USE."
Set up:
Always assess the site for electrical lines (never use aluminum
ladders around electricity), tree branches, or other obstacles
which can affect the ladder position/security. Always remember
to look up before moving a portable ladder.
Never erect a ladder on any moveable object/item. The base
should be fixed and permanent.
