But along with this convenience comes a price a two man tree stand can weigh over a hundred pounds and require more than 2 men to hoist.
Mobile ladder stands are intended for use by two persons.
A mobile ladder stand fig.
Keep a three point grip on the ladder at all times two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet.
Health and safety at work etc act 1974.
If it s right to use a ladder use the right ladder.
Mobile ladder stands and platforms are capable of supporting at least four times their maximum intended load.
1 is a movable fixed height self supporting ladder consisting of wide flat treads in the form of steps which give access to a top step.
The assembly may include handrails and is intended for use by one person.
Type 1 step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 250 lbs.
This rating is broken down into three subcategories.
Ladders are legal and are not banned in the workplace.
Make sure hands shoes and ladder rungs are dry.
Type1a step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 300 lbs.
3 for additional examples of mobile ladder stands.
A two man ladder stand can extend up to 18 or more feet above ground and and accommodate two hunters.
Use the right ladder safely.
Technicians can wonder if their work platform will fail them if they need to carry an excessively heavy tool onto the deck or need a little extra help from fellow technicians to perform a task.
Use a second person to hold the bottom of the ladder and prevent others from disturbing it.
Mobile ladder stands with a top step height above 10 feet 3 m have the top step protected on three sides by a handrail with a vertical height of at least 36 inches 91 cm.
Rolling platform ladders not only can you climb on either side of these ladders two people can use the oversized platform simultaneously.
Avoid distractions that make you turn away from the front of the ladder.
Enclosed platform step ladders unlike standard platform step ladders these ladders have guardrails on all sides of the platform allowing you to safely work with both hands while facing any direction.
Mobile ladder stands and platforms with a top step height of four feet 1 2 meters or more must be equipped with handrails that have a vertical height of 29 5 inches 75 centimeters to 37 inches.
And top steps that are 20 inches 51 cm or more front to back have a midrail and toeboard.
Ladders can be used for access egress and to work from.
Regardless of the material construction of the ladder type 1 ladders are built in lengths from 3 to 20 feet.