JSA Ladders Working at Heights 001
JSA Ladders Working at Heights 001
JSA Ladders Working at Heights 001
2. Remove A-Frame ladder Material Handling- Back and shoulder Ensure good footing. Get secure grip on ladder.
from storage area strains Remove slowly and smoothly
4. Carry to Work Area Back and Shoulder strains Get help to carry ladder if it’s too heavy to handle
alone.
5. Set up Ladder Back and shoulder strains Position ladder close enough to avoid reaching after
climbing. Set legs on ground, swing legs out, ensure
spreaders fully open and locked ensure feet are on
firm level ground.
Pinch Points, Strains, and Sprains Think about body positioning; avoid over reaching,
hyper extending, location/ position of extremities, are
Falls you in the best position for leverage?
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of steps. Be sure to list all the steps in the sequence that they are performed. Specify the equipment or other details to set
the basis for the associated hazards in Column 2
² A hazard is a potential danger. What can go wrong? How can someone get hurt? Consider, but do not limit, the analysis to: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes
an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive
strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards. Specify the hazards and do not limit the description to a single word such as
"Caught"
³ Aligning with the first two columns, describe what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the hazards. Be clear, concise and specific. Use
objective, observable and quantified terms. Avoid subjective general statements such as, "be careful" or "use as appropriate".