Loading ...Do I need to use Fall Protection on a ladder?
ANSWER: It all depends on what kind of work you are performing on the ladder. You do not need Fall Protection if you have three points of contact on the ladder. Your feet and hands are your points of contact. So if you had both feet and both hands on the ladder, that would be four points of contact.
For instance. If you are a painter, you generally only paint with one arm so you do not need Fall Protection. If you do siding. There are times when you need both hand to perform your work. That means that you have to attach an overhead anchor, use a shock pack lanyard, and a harness.
A lot of people have the concern that they are only 4′ up on a ladder and if they are using a 6 foot lanyard. If they fall they will hit the ground anyways. In these instances you will need to use a retractable. They lock up in less than 18 inches. That should stop you before your feet hit the ground.
Also. Always remember the 4:1 ladder rule. For every 4 feet of ladder you are using. The base of the ladder has to be a foot away from the foundation.
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