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Ladder safety · Seguridad con escaleras

Most ladder injuries come from the wrong ladder, the wrong angle, or reaching too far. Two minutes before you climb saves a week off work.

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Ladder safety

Most ladder injuries come from the wrong ladder, the wrong angle, or reaching too far. Two minutes before you climb saves a week off work.

  1. Pick the right ladder for the height. Never stand on the top two rungs.
  2. Set it at the right angle: one foot out for every four feet up.
  3. Check feet, rungs and locks before every climb. Damaged ladder — tag it, don't use it.
  4. Three points of contact going up and down. Tools go on a belt or get hauled up.
  5. Belt buckle stays between the rails. If you have to lean, move the ladder.
  6. Nobody climbs while someone else is on it. Nobody works under it.

What's the one thing you'd do differently the next time you set a ladder?

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Seguridad con escaleras

La mayoría de las lesiones con escaleras vienen de usar la escalera equivocada, ponerla en mal ángulo o estirarse demasiado. Dos minutos antes de subir te ahorran una semana sin trabajar.

  1. Elige la escalera correcta para la altura. Nunca te pares en los dos últimos peldaños.
  2. Ponla en el ángulo correcto: un pie de separación por cada cuatro pies de altura.
  3. Revisa las patas, los peldaños y los seguros antes de cada subida. Si está dañada, márcala y no la uses.
  4. Tres puntos de apoyo al subir y bajar. Las herramientas van en el cinturón o se suben aparte.
  5. La hebilla del cinturón se queda entre los rieles. Si tienes que inclinarte, mueve la escalera.
  6. Nadie sube mientras otro está en ella. Nadie trabaja debajo.

¿Qué harías diferente la próxima vez que pongas una escalera?

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Questions operators ask

What is a toolbox talk?
A short safety briefing, usually five minutes on one topic, that a supervisor or foreman gives the crew before work starts. It's the standard way trades crews cover hazards day to day.
How long should a toolbox talk be?
Two to five minutes. One topic. Ending with a question that gets people talking is worth more than covering three topics.
Do I need to document toolbox talks?
Good practice is to keep a record of the topic, date, and who attended. What's required varies by state and situation — check what applies to you. A confirmation in the worker's own language is a stronger record than a signature on an English sheet.
Can I use these toolbox talks in Spanish?
Yes. Every talk on this page is written in English and Spanish, and can be delivered to a crew member's phone in either language.
Are these enough to meet OSHA requirements?
They're good-practice briefings, not a compliance program. Site-specific training on your equipment and hazards is still your responsibility, and what any rule requires depends on your situation. These help you deliver it in a language your crew understands.

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