HAVE
A SAFE CLIMB SAFE!
Ladder
safety is important, I never thought about this until I visited a Staples store
on Bruce. B. Downs. What caught my attention was a board that was placed
on all the ladders which explained the significance of ladder safety and
provided instructions on how to cautiously use it. It is a great measure in
terms of Public Health safety. That’s when I realized that although we might
not give much thought to this but any fall could actually result in serious
injuries. This is not only bad for the person falling but also for others who
might be under/near the person who falls. What one should consider before using
a ladder is its duty rating: its’ length and the maximum amount of weight it is
capable of carrying. This is and should be mentioned in the instruction label
on the ladder for the benefit of all. From the public health point of view,
some basic rules to keep in mind while using ladders include:
1. Top of the
ladder step should never be used as a step.
2. Always face the ladder while ascending or descending.
3. Use one hand at all times to grasp a side of the ladder, no matter
how heavy/light the object you are carrying. It is for your best to not carry
an object that might cause you to lose balance.
4. Ladders should not be moved/extended at any point of time while in
use and the person using it should not overextend or lean sideways.
5. Do not start work unless the safety lock or personal fall arrest
system is in place.
6. Be sure that the surface of every step on the ladder and the soles of your shoes are dry at all times to avoid slipping.
Vi Bui - Hey Khusali, I think your post is very interesting. Some people are oblivious of the important safety factors of ladder climbing. I think Public Health did a great job in promoting awareness regarding this predicament. My father used to be a construction worker in Vietnam, and he actually fell off a ladder broke the lumbar portion of his spine. All in all, it is imperative for people to meticulously pay attention to the safety guidelines, especially when climbing a ladder!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great example of public health that is easily overlooked and taken for granted. I can tell you from experience that people regularly tend to ignore the warnings and proper ladder safety instructions, and doing so can result in serious injury. A co-worker of mine fell off a ladder similar to the one in the picture and it all could have been avoided is he had asked for help moving stock off of the top shelf. Great job finding something that is so important but commonly disregarded.
ReplyDeleteGeorge Ettel- I will be the first to admit that I have broken all those rules. Luckily I have never had a serious injury, but I know of plenty of people who have fallen from ladders all because they were not used correctly. Unfortunately some of them had injuries that led to more serious issues later on. This is a great example of public health in the act of promoting safe ladder use and preventing possible injury.
ReplyDeleteThis is an issue in public health that is very easy to follow but that many people take for granted. Ladder safety is crucial in public health so that people in the workplace (or even anywhere) don’t fall off and get hurt. My dad actually fell off a ladder trimming the trees in the front yard, broke his foot, and had to get plates and screws put into it. If only he had followed safety procedures that Staples recommends, his foot could have been saved.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great example of an aspect of public health that is often not mentioned. I'm glad to know that there are rules attached to the ladder, so that in case anything is forgotten or needs clarification it is readily accessible. This information will help not only protect the person on the ladder, but also anyone in the immediate area as well. I'll have to be sure to tell my parents not to use the very top of the ladder when hanging lights up, because looking back that could have been very dangerous.
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