It is important to select the right ladder for each worker
Self-supporting (foldout) and non-self-supporting (leaning) portable ladders must be able to support at least four times the maximum intended load, except extra-heavy-duty metal or plastic ladders, which must be able to sustain 3.3 times the maximum intended load.
Other things to keep in mind when selecting a ladder is the duty rating and ladder length.
Download the safety alert in English or Spanish for the full description of ladder selection and use:
Download Ladder Selection Safety Alert (PDF)
Download Ladder Selection Safety Alert SPANISH (PDF)
