Clear, Shovel & Salt!

Good morning to all I.D.I. employees,

Hey, its Captain Obvious pointing out to everyone that it snowed last night. 

Obviously there are going to be some slippery conditions are your job sites.  If you are working on roofs, exterior scaffolding, exterior aerial lifts, etc., please ensure that you clear off your working surface before commencing work.  If you do have exterior roof work, think about whether you have other tasks you can perform and coordinate with your Superintendent if that roof work can wait until Monday.  If your job site entrances are extremely icy, please diplomatically point it out to the general contractor to see if he can assist in clearing/salting the icy areas where employees would tend to walk including to the portable bathrooms. 

It is difficult for general contractors to always ensure that the walking paths are clear of ice and snow, so please be careful.  If you are walking on ice, it is best to shuffle your feet instead of taking long strides. 

Have a Safe Day!

Answers to Monday's Ladder Safety Quiz

Below are the answers to Monday's ladder safety quiz.  So how did everyone do?  I would expect that all of the I.D.I. employees got an "A" on the quiz. 

Have a Safe Day!

I.D.I. - Ladder Safety Quiz - Answers

How many people are allowed on a ladder at the same time?

          1          2         3          as many people as we can get on it

What is the minimum height above the landing level that you must extend your ladder?

          1 foot          2 feet          3 feet         4 feet          doesn’t matter

What is the minimum distance that you must keep your ladder from electrical power lines?

          1 foot          5 feet          10 feet          25 feet          doesn’t matter

How often should you inspect your ladder for safety?

          Before each use          weekly          monthly          yearly

It’s O.K. to stand on the top 2 steps of a step ladder?

          True          False

What is a good recommended ratio to use for how far out from a building you should set the feet of a straight ladder or extension ladder when you lean the ladder against the building?  The pitch of the ladder should be:

          2:1          3:1          4:1          6:1

It’s O.K. to use a ladder on top of a scissor lift to increase your work height?

          True          False

It’s O.K. to use a portable A-frame step ladder in the closed position like a straight ladder?

          True          False

 

Does a ladder set up to access a higher landing level need to be secured to the structure to prevent tipping or movement?

          Yes            No

A ladder or stairs with handrails are required when there is a break in elevation of ____________ inches or more?

          12”        19”        24”        32”        36” 

I.D.I. - Ladder Safety Quiz

Good morning to all I.D.I. employees.  Test your own ladder safety knowledge.  Try taking the following ladder safety quiz to see if you know your ladder safety.  I will post the answers on Wednesday, 1/11/12.  Feel free to shoot me an e-mail at pgraham@4idi.com with your answers.

Have a Safe Day!

How many people are allowed on a ladder at the same time?

          1          2         3          as many people as we can get on it

What is the minimum height above the landing level that you must extend your ladder?

          1 foot          2 feet          3 feet         4 feet          doesn’t matter

What is the minimum distance that you must keep your ladder from electrical power lines?

          1 foot          5 feet          10 feet          25 feet          doesn’t matter

How often should you inspect your ladder for safety?

          Before each use          weekly          monthly          yearly

It’s O.K. to stand on the top 2 steps of a step ladder?

          True          False

What is a good recommended ratio to use for how far out from a building you should set the

feet of a straight ladder or extension ladder when you lean the ladder against the building? 

The pitch of the ladder should be:

          2:1          3:1          4:1          6:1

It’s O.K. to use a ladder on top of a scissor lift to increase your work height?

          True          False

It’s O.K. to use a portable A-frame step ladder in the closed position like a straight ladder?

          True          False

 

Does a ladder set up to access a higher landing level need to be secured to the structure to prevent tipping or movement?

          Yes            No

A ladder or stairs with handrails are required when there is a break in elevation

of ____________ inches or more?

          12”        19”        24”        32”        36”