Some common safety tips that can be followed for a smooth working with your little giant ladder are:
(i) Inspect the little giant ladder. Make sure the ‘spreaders’ can be locked when open and that there are ‘safety feet’ on the ends. When choosing a little giant ladder be certain the ladder is able to carry the amount of weight that will be applied.
(ii) Check for ‘loose or bent rungs’ of your little giant ladder.
(iii) The little giant ladder should be kept clean of oil, grease, mud, snow and other slippery materials.
(iv) Carry a ‘single or extension’ little giant ladder parallel to the ground. Hold the side rail in the middle of the ladder for balance.
(v) The ground under the ladder should be level and firm. Do not set your little giant ladder up on a muddy surface.
(v) Set the base of your little giant ladder one foot away from the wall for every four feet of ladder height.
(vi) Do not use bricks, boxes, etc. to raise the height of ladders to make them gorilla ladder.
(vii) Keep ladder off from windowpanes or sashes.
(viii) While using the ladder as an orchard ladder, turn the it sideways, and ease into the tree.
(ix) Face the ladder when you climb up or down. Hold on to the side rails with both hands. Use a rope to lift heavier equipments.
(x) Keep your body centered ‘between the rails’ of your little giant ladder. Wear shoes with ‘non-skid soles’. Do not wear ‘leather-soled’ shoes; they can be slippery.
(xi) Never use a ladder in high wind. Never stand on the top rung of any ladder.
And the last and not the least never leave a raised ladder unattended.
