Mobile ladder stands and platforms are capable of supporting at least four times their maximum intended load.
Mobile ladder stands are intended for use by two persons.
But along with this convenience comes a price a two man tree stand can weigh over a hundred pounds and require more than 2 men to hoist.
Mobile ladder stands and platforms with a top step height of four feet 1 2 meters or more must be equipped with handrails that have a vertical height of 29 5 inches 75 centimeters to 37 inches.
Use the right ladder safely.
Type1a step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 300 lbs.
Ladders can be used for access egress and to work from.
Ladder stands add another level of comfort and space for hunters.
Make sure hands shoes and ladder rungs are dry.
This rating is broken down into three subcategories.
Health and safety at work etc act 1974.
The use of portable ladders in industry in uk is currently controlled under a number of legal items including.
Rolling platform ladders not only can you climb on either side of these ladders two people can use the oversized platform simultaneously.
Enclosed platform step ladders unlike standard platform step ladders these ladders have guardrails on all sides of the platform allowing you to safely work with both hands while facing any direction.
A two man ladder stand can extend up to 18 or more feet above ground and and accommodate two hunters.
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The assembly may include handrails and is intended for use by one person.
Technicians can wonder if their work platform will fail them if they need to carry an excessively heavy tool onto the deck or need a little extra help from fellow technicians to perform a task.
Ladders are legal and are not banned in the workplace.
A mobile ladder stand fig.
Type 1 step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 250 lbs.
1 is a movable fixed height self supporting ladder consisting of wide flat treads in the form of steps which give access to a top step.
Avoid distractions that make you turn away from the front of the ladder.
Regardless of the material construction of the ladder type 1 ladders are built in lengths from 3 to 20 feet.
Use a second person to hold the bottom of the ladder and prevent others from disturbing it.
Mobile ladder stands with a top step height above 10 feet 3 m have the top step protected on three sides by a handrail with a vertical height of at least 36 inches 91 cm.
Keep a three point grip on the ladder at all times two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet.