Setting Up
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Set up on a solid, level surface.
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Keep base of ladder free of clutter.
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Barricade ladder usage area if setting up in a “traffic” area.
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Lock or block any nearby doors that open toward the ladder.
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Lock “spreaders” in place when using a step ladder.
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Secure a straight ladder close to the support point to prevent shifting. You may also secure the bottom of a ladder to stakes in the ground if working outside.
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Extend a straight ladder at least 3 or 4 rungs above the support point.
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Set up “straight” ladders on a "4-to-1" ratio.
