Tripod Ladder Safety

Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries Video V1294 Tripod Ladder Safety Training for the safe use of 3-legged orchard ladders. Describes how to quickly inspect for damage; shows how to set up properly; ascend and descend safely; and what unsafe practices to avoid. Explains the type of injuries that can occur in a fall from a ladder. Using tripod ladders unsafely can cause serious injury can put orchard workers out of work for a season or forever! Permission is granted to duplicate the program in its entirety for non-commercial purposes.