Ladder Safety - University of Tennessee：梯子安全-田纳西大学.pdf

Policy Subject: Ladder Safety Effective: 5/1/2013 Affected Area: All employees and students who use ladders Reviewed/Revised: 5/1/2013 Purpose, Applicability, and Scope Purpose -The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that the use of ladders are o perated on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus following OSHA, NFPA, and other federal, state and local regulations. Applicability -This policy applies to all faculty, staff and students who use or anticipate using a ladder must be able to recogn ize and avoid ladder hazards and be aware of safe practices in setting up, storing, moving and working with ladders, ply with this policy. Scope -This policy is intended to provide guidance to faculty, staff and students regarding use of ladders, w hich covers all types of ladders, including: step, extension and fixed ladders. Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions CFR -Code of Federal Regulations OSHA -Occupational Safety and Health Administration TOSHA -Tennessee Occupational Safety an d Health Administration Definitions Extension Ladder: A non self -supporting portable ladder that is adjustable in length. It consists of two or more sections in guides or brackets that permit length adjustment. Length is designated by the sum of the lengths of each section, measured along the side rails. Fixed Ladder: A ladder that cannot be r