Ladder Safety
Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Ladder
- Only fiberglass or aluminum ladders are allowed to be purchased and used at UCI. Wood ladders are not allowed to be purchased or used on campus.
Type Duty Rating Use Load IAA Special Duty Rugged 375 lbs IA Extra Duty Industrial 300 lbs I Heavy Duty Industrial 250 lbs - Training: Anyone using a ladder should complete initial training prior to the use of ladders. Classroom and online training is available through UC Learning Center.
- Inspection: Ladders need to be inspected prior to every use and also on an annual basis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Any ladder over three (3) feet in height/length that is used or potentially could be used by a university employee.
Individual departments are responsible for maintaining a comprehensive inventory and inspection records of the ladders used. Departments are encouraged to designate a “Ladder Safety Program Administrator” that will work, in conjunction with EHS, to implement the requirements of the UCI Ladder Safety Program.
Each department is responsible for inspecting and maintaining inspection records of the ladders used.
Ladders should be inspected by the individual using the ladder immediately before and after use as well as annual basis.
If a ladder is found to be defective, that ladder must be tagged with a “DO NOT USE” tag, removed immediately from the worksite and reported to a supervisor. The inventory list must then be updated to reflect the change in status of the specific ladder.
Contact Us
UCI EHS
949-824-6200
safety@uci.edu