DOCUMENT GoDE| SaF-we-ms-o39 | ReV.# | 00 [REV.DATE| 25-516 | PAGE| tof 12 ORDEL PORTABLE LADDERS ‘SAFETY (USE, INSPECTION, STORAGE, MAINTENANCE & AUDIT) UNIT 1, Purpose: ‘The purpose of this work procedure is to create awareness among all employees regarding safe use of portable ladders while carrying out assigned tasks. This procedure also covers different type of portable ladders, selection and inspection of portable ladders. Scope This procedure is applicable for all the maintenance, repair, construction, routine / non- routine activities and project jobs etc, which require the use of portable ladders at PFL plant site or township. 3. What Are portable ladders (Definition) The ANSI standard A14.2-1990 defines a portable ladder as “A ladder that can readily be moved or carried, usually consisting of side rails joined at intervals by step, rungs, cleats, or rear braces." 4. Portable ladders Accident Any fall can be serious and fall from the height of even a low ladder can result in a serious painful and capacitating injury, below are causes of falls from ladders; Use of faulty / defective ladders. Improper set-up of a ladder. ; ORI Incorrect use of ladders. | WHEN IN RED | Workers not being trained adequately on ladder safety end Ladder being in poor condition Improper selection, care or use including incorrect positioning Using unsafe work practices. ’ Using the wrong ladder for the specific job. Distance of ladder / angle of ladder. Pee ee 5. Selection of portable ladders: 5.1. Specific job and work being performed using the portable ladder. 5.2. Purpose for which the portable ladder was designed to be used 5.3. The person using the ladder. 5.4. The environment including uneven / unstable ground, slippery conditions, clearance, etc. 5.5. Height of work surface to be reached for work. 5.6. Load put on the ladder. 5.7. Worker position in relation to the task. 5.8. Regulatory requirements including requirements for length, duty rating & overlapped length, 6. Setting up of a portable ladders 6.1. Move the ladders near to your work. Get help if itis too difficult to handle alone. 6.2. Make sure that there are no electrical wires overhead, 6.3. Step up the ladder on a secure, level surface or secure it so that it cannot be displaced. 6.4. Look the spreaders on a step ladder. Secure the lock assembly on extension ladders. ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY. REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui HSE: 4.46 Dat 5 25-0 ate 25-5-16 KE 25-5-16 wv [>S-e5- & | QMs 4.2.1 (d) Desig. Sign. | Engr. HSE ees UM Inspection UM HSE PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWNDOCUMENT CODE SAF-WP-IMS-039 | REV.# | 00 REV. DATE 256-16 | PAGE| 20f12 6.5. Use traffic cones or other barriers to protect the base of the ladder if vehicles or pedestrians could strike it. 6.6. Make sure that a non-self-supporting ladder extends at least three feet above the top support point for access to a roof or other work level 6.7. Angle non self-supporting ladders properly. The length of the side rails from the ladders base to the top support point (the working length) should be four times the distance from ladders base to the structure (the set-back distance). |. This results in a 4:1 set up angle. ‘Achieving a 4:1 set up Angle A non-self-supporting ladder should have a set up angle of about 75 degrees, a 4:1 ration of the ladder's working length to set back distance. > > > Five steps for setting up an extension ladder Stand at the base of the ladder with your toes touching the rails Extend your arms straight out in front of you If the tips of your finger just touch the rungs nearer your shoulder level, the angle of your ladder has 4:1 ratio. Sr# Description Demonstration The ladder should be closed. Position the ladder with the base section on top of the fly section. Block the bottom of the ladder against the base of the structure. Make sure there is clearance and no electrical wires are overhead. Carefully “walk” the ladder up until itis vertical. Keep your knees bent slightly and your back straight Firmly grip the ladder, keep it vertical, and carefully move back from the structure about one quarter the distance of the ladder's working length. This | allows you to place it at the correct angle against | the structure. ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid ‘Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui Date 25-5-16 Desig. /Sign. bs-5-16 w Sethi Inspection Engr. HSE Pee] Yl HSE: 4.4.6 QMs 4.2.1 (4) UM HSE PORTABLE LADDERS: DON'T LET THEM LET YOU DOWN.DOCUMENT CODE | SAF-WP-IMS-039 | REV.#| 00 | REV. DATE PAGE | 30of 12 Raise the fly section. After the bottom rung of the fly section clears the bottom rung of the base footing. section, place one foot on the base rung for secure from the base of the ladder to the structure should be one quarter of the distance of the ladder's working length. Make sure the ladder extends three feet above the top support points for access to a roof or other work level. Both rails should rest Lean the ladder against the structure. The distance firmly and securely against the structure. | 7. Characteristics of an approved portable ladder: 7.1, An approved ladder usually consists of two side rails joined by regularly spaced cross pieces callled steps, rungs or cleats allowing for up & down mation. 7.2. Most industrial portable ladders will be labeled with their duty rating. 7.3. Approved ladders have uniform steps, spacing between the steps shouldn't be more than 12 inches (30 cm) and steps are parallel. 7.4. The minimum space between 7.5. The minimum width of side rails shouldn't be less than 1 inch. fe rails shouldn't be less than 11% inches. ORIGINAL | 8. Duty Rating of portable ladders: WHEN IN RED | Ecce Portable Ladders shall be used according to the following duty classifications: Sr_| Duty Rating Ladder | Working Length Use # Type Load (Ibs) _ 1 3:20 feet Special duty Special Duty IAA | professional use. 2 |ExtraHeavyDuty [IA 300 3=20feet Industrial use 3__| Heavy Duty I 250 | 3-20 feet Industrial use 4 | Medium Duty 1 225 3= 12feet ‘Commercial use S| Light Duty iii 200 | ‘3-6 feet House Hold use. ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY | __ APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid ‘Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui Date 255-16 ae al Fos) ww Ms 4.2.1 (d) Desig. /Sign. | Engr. HSE Feed UM Inspection PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWNDOCUMENT CODE] SAF-WP-IMS-039 | REV.#| 00 |REV.DATE|25-5-16 [PAGE] 4of12 | Paar Bae Rates care Era ieee Ura tT Tos preety Eck eed Beep) parece Chao iemeeeiid occas cer 9. Types of portable ladders: ‘There are two basic types of portable ladders; ORIGINAL | Self-supporting — step ladders. WHEN IN RED % Not self-Supporting — Single and extension ladders ed uur. Self supporting Not self supporting a ue \ rroyrmaa_(Stepladders) (straight and extension ladders) dls ore. eA RAL ta 7 REA i it i surnesisvet HORIZONTAL, on Ses PL eee Extension ladder | ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY. REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid | Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui =] HSE: 4.4.6 Date : [2505-1 a were | a” Ww Sof 1 Mok eee Desig. Sign. | Engr. HSE 7ewal4§t uM inspection UM HSE Le PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWNDOCUMENT CODE | SAF-WP-IMS-039 | REV.# | 00 | REV.DATE| 25-5-16 | PAGE| 5of12 [Sr | Portable # _|laddertype | D&S portable ladder adjustable in length. It consists of ee two or more sections traveling in guides or brackets dete regen 80 arranged as to permit length adjustment. Its size | is designated by the sum of the lengths of the | | ‘An extension ladder is a non-self-supporting sections measured along the side rails. | WHI ‘An extension trestle ladder is a self-supporting | portable ladder, adjustable in length, consisting of a 2 | Extension trestle ladder base and a vertically adjustable single Trestle Ladder | ladder, with suitable means for locking the ladders together. The size is designated by the length of the trestle ladder base A sectional ladder is a non-self-supporting portable ladder, nonadjustable in length, consisting of two or 3 Sectional more sections of ladder so constructed that the Ladder sections may be combined to function as a single ladder. Its size is designated by the overall length of the assembled sections. A side-rolling ladder is a semi fixed ladder, Side-Roling | NoRadiustable in length, supported by attachments ja | pices to a guide rail, which is generally fastened to | a shelving, the plane of the ladder being also its plane | of motion. e | | ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid ‘Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui Date 25-56-16 2S nF. aes 7Sign. | Engr HSE PErale4 | UM inspection UMHSE PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWN.DOCUMENT CODE| SAF-WP-IMS-039 | REV.#| 00 | REV. DATE | 25-5-16 Pace] sora 5 | Single Ladder A single ladder is a non-self-supporting portable ladder, nonadjustable in length, consisting of but one section. Its size is designated by the overall length of the side rail Single-Rail A ladder with rungs, cleats, or steps mounted ona | 16 | Pater single-rail instead of the normal two rails used on most other ladders. | A special-purpose ladder is a portable ladder which ian) Special represents either a modification or a combination of wa | ee eee design or construction features in one of the 4" i ie general-purpose types of ladders previously defined, eo in order to adapt the ladder to special or specific A uses. “A aul fh A step ladder is a self-supporting portable ladder, om. nonadjustable in length, having flat steps and a a 8 | Step Ladder _| hinged back. Its size is designated by the overall | length of the ladder measured along the front edge an | of the side rails. an | | ORIGINAL [wHen IN RED | ROUTE. PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid ‘Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui +] HSE: 4.46 cs) zeee P5-5-16 | $0516 (Ms 4.2.1 (d) Desig ign [Engr HSE EIA um nepecton YY Hinnnise PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWN.DOCUMENT Cope | saF-wp.is-o39 | REV.#| 00 REV. DATE | 25-5-16 PAGE | 7 of 12 A self-supporting, foldable, portable ladder, nonadjustable in length, 32 inches or less in length, Step Ladder: | with flat steps and without a pail shelf, designed so 9 | Step stool that the ladder top cap as well as all steps can be (ladder type): | climbed on. The side rails may extend above the top-cap but such extension is not considered as part of the step stool length, j~Heneemnn_. { WHEN IN RED. A trolley ladder is a semi fixed ladder, nonadjustable in length, supported by attachments to an overhead 10 | Trolley Ladder | track, the plane of the ladder being at right angles to the plane of motion. | | ORIGINAL, | A t 10. Maximum Lenath of portable ladders: Portable ladders should not be used longer than the maximum length allowed under any circumstances. The maximum length allowed for each type of ladder is provided below; srt Ladder Type Maximum Length (Feet) [1 | Step tadder 20 2. | Two-section extension ladder (wood) 60 7 3___| Two-section extension ladder (metal) 48 4 Three-section extension ladder (metal) 7 60 5 | Two-section extension ladder (reinforced plastic) 72 6 | Trestle ladder 20 id Extension trestle ladder base section 20 8 | Extension reste ladder extension section | 20 9 | Painter's step ladder _ 12 10 | Mason's ladder _ 40 z [F117 T cleat ladder 30 12 __| Trolley ladder or side-roling ladder 20 [137 T single tadder be less than the following minimum overlap length When using a two section extension ladder, remember that the ove /erlap between the sections can't Ladder Size (Feet) Minimum Overlap (Inches) _| 1 | Upto and including 32 36 _| 2 [ Over 32, up to and including 36 46 = 3 [ Over 36, up to and including 48 58 | [4 [over 48, up to and including 60 - 70 ROUTE PREPAREDBY | REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid ‘Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui | HSE: 4.46 - 25 e05- Date 25-5-16 55-18 ¥ Se0S-[¢| Vues GMs 42110) Desig. /Sign. | Engr. HSE FeeabaL Lun Inspection UM HSE aP- PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWNDOCUMENT CODE | saF-wp-ims-o39 | REV.#| 00 |REV.DATE|25-5-16 | PAGE | 8of 12 41. Safety Precautions of portable ladders: Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries. 1. Read and follow all labels / markings on the ladder. 2, Avoid electrical hazards! — Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid using a metal ladder near power lines or exposed energized electrical equipment 3. Always inspect the ladder prior to using it. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed from service and tagged until repaired or discarded. 4. Always maintain a 3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact on the ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and always face the ladder while climbing 5. Only use ladders and appropriate accessories (ladder levelers, jacks or hooks) for their designed purposes. 6. Ladders must be free of any slippery material on the rungs, steps or feet. 7. Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a partially closed position 8. Do not use the top step / rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that purpose. 9. Use a ladder only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured (top or bottom) to prevent displacement. 10. Do not place a ladder on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to obtain additional height. 11. Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder. 12. An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must extend at least 3 feet above the point of support (see diagram). Do not stand on the three top rungs of a straight, single or extension ladder. 13, The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to place its base a quarter of the working length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface. 14, A ladder placed in any location where it can be displaced by other work activities must be secured to prevent displacement or a barricade must be erected to keep traffic away from the ladder. 15. Be sure that all locks on an extension ladder are properly engaged. 16. Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. Be aware of the ladder's load rating and of the weight it is supporting, including the weight of any tools or equipment. 12. Tagging of Portable Ladders: Each area engineer (Maint / E&l) will tag the portable ladders (A type ladders / step ladder or Extension ladder) in their respective area. Tagging will be carried out as per below sample, SECT donates section and it should be of 04 letters. 12.1 Step Ladder: SL - SECT - 001 S- 12.2. Atype Ladder: AL - SECT - 001 ORIGINAL j 12.3. Extension Ladder: EL - SECT - 001 WHEN IN RED 12.4, Extension Trestle Ladder: ETL-SECT- 001 ‘“-—————--- ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid ‘Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui =] HSE: 4.46 Date 25-5-16 25-5-16 w 25,0S-| I Seen Desig. Sign. | Engr HSE Pemal-L| UM Inspection UM HSE eae PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWNDOCUMENT CODE] SAF-WhivSose [REV.#[ 00 [REV.DATE] 25510 [PAGE] oot? | 12.5. Sectional Ladder: Sel ~ SECT - 001 12.6. Side Rolling Ladder: SRL - SECT - 001 12.7. Single Rail Ladder: SiRL ~ SECT - 001 12.8. Special Purpose Ladder: SPL - SECT - 001 12.9. Step Stool Ladder: SSL~ SECT 001 12.10. Trolley Ladder: TL - SECT - 001 13. Inspection Tag 13.1. Inspection tag will include Tag no, certified by, Date of certification and certification validity date. 13.2, Portable Ladder Inspection Protocol: + Allarea owners / Area engineer will do the Inspection of portable ladders in their area on monthly basis. Inspection Unit will carry out the inspection of all portable ladders on annual basis and inspection tag will be pasted on ladders, Inspection will be carried out as per attached checklist. Inspection record will be maintained by concerned Area owner / Engineer and inspection unit. Inspection validity of portable ladders will be 01 year. ‘Tagging on all ladders will be done by area owners, Portable ladders inspection report will be provided by inspection unit. Red tag or DO NOT OPERATE tag will be pasted on rejected portable ladders by area owners. Inspection protocol also includes the inspection of following parts of step ladder, © Foot pad Steps Inspection ' —, Rail (Front / Rear) | ORIGINAL | Top Cap WHEN IN RED Spreader bar aaaiaeamieaieee ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui 7 HSE: 4.46 Date 25-56-16 bs-5-16 . [ | 28-256 Vale OMS 42.1(@) Desig. Sign. | Engr HSE PZicalarel] UM Inspection ‘UM HSE oe PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWNDOCUMENT CODE | SAF-WP-IMS-039 | REV. # 00 REV. DATE | 25-5-16 PAGE | 10 of 12 i a ~ Total [| oe. | Sr#| Department Section No ofLadders | Total Typ 1 Production __ = 7 : = 36 [type (20 feet) 2 Maintenance | Craft _ aa | 69 Type (13 feet) | ‘AC Shop. 2 Hype —| West Area 4 Type | West Area 4 A type (8 feet) 3 E&l West Area 2 | 24 A Type (12 feet) Civil Townshi 9 (Type [Civil Township | 2 Type [Electrical East _ 4 ___ [AT ype 1 ‘A Type 1 ‘A Type Instrument Store ian ‘A Type fo uy) ‘General Store 1 a AType_ Stationary Store 1 A Type Project Engineering 2 A Type - poe 5 A type (8 feet) 5 Admin Civil township 3 7 type (15 feet) , Type Extension 6 HSE Fire Station 3 Lo 3 Ladders (30 Feet) | l Total Ladders = 110 lai ' ORIGINAL { WHEN INRED | teemrneenernn ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid ‘Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui HSE: 4.4.6 Date 255-16 b6.5-16 Ww 2es-{e] { Lt ans 421 (4) Desig. iSign. | Engr. HSE “Slealael} UM inspection UM HSE oe ‘PORTABLE LADDERS: DON'T LET THEM LET YOU DOWN.DOCUMENT Cove | saF-wp.ims-o39 | REV.#| 00 |REV.DATE|25-5-16 | PAGE| 110f 12 PORTABLE LADDERS INSPECTION CHECKLIST ; . = - Sr. i | a Description Requirement 1 | Rung Diameter All rungs shall have a minimum diameter of three-fourths inch for metal ladders. [1910.27(b)(1)(0)] | 2. | Distance between Rungs The distance between rungs, cleats, and steps shall not ‘exceed 12 inches and shall be uniform throughout the length of the ladder. [1910.27(b)(1)(ii)] | 3 | Distance between Ladder Rails | The minimum clear length of rungs or cleats shall be 16 inches. [1910.27(b)(1)(i)] 4 | Gripping Surfaces Free of Burrs, | Side rails which might be used as a climbing aid shall be of ‘Sharp Edges such cross sections as to afford adequate gripping surface | without sharp edges, splinters, or burrs. [1910.27(b)(2)] 5 | Clear Width to the Vertical A clear width of at least 15 inches shall be provided each Center Line of the Fixed Ladder | way from the centerline of the ladder in the climbing space, except when cages or wells are necessary. [1910.27(c)(2)] 6 | Cages for fixed Ladders Cages shall be provided on ladders of more than 20 feet to a maximum unbroken length of 30 feet. [1910.27(d)(1)(ii)] 7 | The distance, on the climbing The perpendicular distance from the centerline of the rungs ‘side, from the rung to the to the nearest permanent object on the climbing side of the Nearest object ladder... 30 inches for a pitch of 90°. [1910.27(c)(1)] ORIGINAL | WHEN INRED | amen ROUTE | PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid | Syed Sarfraz Ali Mati ur Rab Siddiqui e1 ~ HSE: 4.4.6 Dae | assae bss-16 7 [25-1] Onoaae ; -——— ® Desig. (Sign. | Engr HSE 7Shabsol| UM Inspection UM HSE oe PORTABLE LADDERS: DON’T LET THEM LET YOU DOWNDOCUMENT CODE | saF-wp-IMs-039 | REV.#| 00 | REV. DATE | 25-5-16 PAGE | 12 of 12 DEFINITIONS 1 |Check A lengthwise separation of the wood that occurs across the | rings of annual growth, 2 | Cleat A rectangular ladder crosspiece placed on edge, upon which a person may step while ascending or descending. 3 | Competent Person to eliminate the hazards, ‘One who can identify existing and predictable hazards where employees work and who can take prompt corrective measures 4 | Decay known as dote or rot. Disintegration due to action of wood-destroying fungi. Also 5 | Extension Ladder ‘Anon-self-supporting portable ladder that is adjustable in length. It consists of two or more sections in guides or brackets that permit length adjustment. Length is designated by the sum of the lengths of each section, measured along the side rails. 6 | Extension Trestle Ladder ladder base. ‘A self-supporting portable ladder that is adjustable in ladder length, consisting of a trestle ladder base and a vertically adjustable single ladder with means for locking the ladders together. Length is designated by the length of the trestle 7 | Fastening equipment. ‘A device that attaches a ladder to a structure, building, or 8 | Platform Ladder working level A self-supporting ladder of fixed size with a platform at the 9 | Rungs or descending, Ladder crosspieces on which a person steps when ascending _ | 10. | Sectional Ladder assembled sections ‘A nnon-self-supporting portable ladder, nonadjustable in length, consisting of two or more sections that function as a single ladder. Its length is designated by the overall length of the 41 | Single (or Straight) Ladder A single-section, non-self-supporting portable ladder, ladder nonadjustable in length. Its length is measured along a side rail 12_| Special-Purpose Ladder features for specific uses. ‘A general-purpose portable ladder with modified ladder 13 | Step Ladder front edge of a side rail. A self-supporting portable ladder, nonadjustable in length that has flat steps and a hinged back. Length is measured along the 14 | Steps The flat crosspieces of a ladder on which a person steps when ascending or descending. : | 15 _| Tread ___| The horizontal member of a step. | 16 | Tread Width ‘The horizontal distance from front to back of the tread, | including nosing. 17 | Trestle Ladder A self-supporting portable ladder, nonadjustable in length that consists of two sections hinged at the top to form equal angles with the base. Length is measured along the front edge of a side rail. ee ORIGINAL | | WHEN IN RED ROUTE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ‘APPROVED BY REFERENCE Name Nadeem Shahid ‘Syed Sarfraz All Mati ur Rab Siddiqui ie 3] HSE: 4.4.6 Date 25-5-16 5-5-16 F056] 5 E Ms 4.2.1 (4) Desig. /Sign. | Engr. HSE >StraleeQ| UM Inspection UM HSE eee ‘PORTABLE LADDERS: DON'T LET THEM LET YOU DOWNPORTABLE LADDERS INSPECTION CHECKLIST ‘cea | Plant Tag No. Owner / Custodian Type: Step Ladder A Type Others (Specity Length Feet No. of Rungs (Steps) Material ee uwiced| Standard Ladder: Yes/No (cal fabrication) Date of Inspection Name of Inspector Defective Not Applicable Loose nails, screws, bolts, or other materials. Cracked, split, or broken uprights, braces, steps, or rungs. Siivers on uprights, rungs, or steps. Rungs, cleats, and steps are uniformly spaced at 12° (¥/-2°) Rungs / steps missing. Rungs /steps on metal ladders corrugated or knurled. Free from grease, oll, or slippery materials. ‘Wooden parts free from splinters, cracks, decay. Wooden ladders cannot have opaque coatings. Joints biw rungs & side rails tight (cannot be moved by hand), Movable parts operate freely. Damaged or worn non-slip bases. Rails free from cracks / splitting, Non siip feet not damaged and in good condition. Loose nails / screws. Ladder stored properly to prevent damage. Manufacturer's labels, warnings, and ratings posted. Wobbly (from loose or worn parts when in the open position). Paint shelf not damaged or missing. ‘Do not exceed 20 feet in length. Loose or bent hinge spreaders. ‘Broken stop on hinge spreaders, ‘Sharp edges on spreaders. Loose hinges. Loose, broken, or missing extension locks. Defective locks that do not seat properly when ladder is extended. Pulley, rung locks, and rope are in good condition, Frayed or worn rope. Single section ladders do not exceed 30 feet in length. Two-section extension ladders do not exceed 48 feet in length (metal ladders) or 60 feet in length (wood ladders) Ladders with more than 2 sections do not exceed 60 feet in length.