Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Industrial Extension Ladders And Their Kinds And Uses

By Leticia Jensen


We use ladders for the purpose of reaching or taking things from an elevated area. They are basically a tool that is composed of a set of steps that help us reach our goal. They are classified into two and they are the rope and the rigid ladder. The difference of the two is that the former is hung while the latter is leaned on a wall.

The more commonly used among the two is the rigid ladder. They are mostly wooden or made from metal or heavy plastic. Some are also made from fiberglass material. They are designed to bear heavy loads. Industries have repair or construction projects from time to time and this tool is of great importance for construction workers that is why it is called industrial extension ladders.

Speaking of this, there are various types of rigid ladders and they serve their intended use. There are appropriate ladders for different load capacities or use. With this, there are five categories of ladder duty ratings. The first one as IAA which is capable of 375 lbs., the next one as IA and is capable of 300 lbs., the third on as I which is capable of 250 lbs., the fourth one as II and is capable of 225 lbs., and the last one as III which is capable of 200 lbs.

Each particular duty has a right ladder to use. They are qualified for the suited load, correct height, and type of work. The proper selection of its type also have to be observed so as to diminish accidents along the way, and to make the work easier to accomplish.

Aside from using the right type, you should also take note of the safety measures. A lot of people meet a disaster while using this tool. The most familiar ones are getting bruised from falling off and obtaining injuries in the head or bone fractures.

Be sure that before using it, you have already checked for any missing or ruined parts that will cause you to fall. If you also see that it has irregularities such as having sharp edges that might cut your skin, make sure to mend and clean it first. These things might be little but they are capable of causing harm.

Also, you should know the proper of distance that it should have from the wall. This is the most common case. People do not usually mind if the slope of the ladder is safe for climbing. Others just position it in the wall without even minding if it will not fall the other way around. They just climb immediately and when they are in the middle, it is pulled in the opposite direction. Make sure it is secured in both top and bottom.

During the wet and windy days, you can use it provided you know the control measures. They are not as firm as trees. They can easily be pushed by the wind especially if they face its direction. Wet areas can cause it to slip. That is why you must be alert.

Two types of extension ladders are also made. They are called the straight extension and stepladder. These two are different mainly because of their bases. The former has only a single base while the latter has a double. The former is most helpful in reaching things from a very high place while the latter is best to use for reaching boxes from above or in a closet.




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