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What is the mine code on ladders
Generated on: November 1, 2025
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This response was generated using your private uploaded documents and publicly available safety documents and regulations.
Mine safety regulations and codes regarding ladders typically cover design, inspection, and safe use to prevent injuries.
Key aspects include:
- Pre-use inspections: Ladders should be inspected before each use for defects such as loose or missing rungs, damaged rails, corrosion, and proper functioning of locking devices.
- Proper ladder selection: Choosing the right type and size of ladder for the task, ensuring it is CSA approved and has the appropriate load rating.
- Safe ladder placement: Setting up ladders on firm, level ground, away from doorways or high-traffic areas, and at the correct angle (1 foot out for every 4 feet of height).
- Climbing safety: Maintaining three-point contact (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand) while climbing, facing the ladder, and not carrying tools or materials.
- Ladder maintenance: Regularly cleaning and maintaining ladders, replacing worn ropes, and lubricating moving parts.
- Defective ladder removal: Tagging and removing defective ladders from service, and destroying those that cannot be safely repaired.
Important Safety Note:
Always verify safety information with your organization's specific guidelines and local regulations.