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The
Ghost Ladder™ Commitment To Ladder Safety
Every
Ghost Ladder™
is built on a foundation of quality and safety. All of our products meet or
exceed the application standards and requirements of the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA.) and Canadian Safety Standards (CSA).
 Regarding OSHA Requirements:
OSHA
sets minimum national requirements for the use of ladders in business and the
industry.
The adequacy
of ladders and the work practices followed by employees using them are regulated
by OSHA these two (2) sections: Portable Metal (1910.26), and ladders used in
Construction Industry (1926.1053). These sections specify the standards to
which all portable ladders must be manufactured, care and placement of ladders
in the workplace, and the safe use of ladders on the job.
 Regarding
ANSI Requirements:
Depending on the material and type of ladder, different ANSI safety codes apply.
The ANSI codes are as follows for the Ghost Ladder™:
|
Metal
Ladder |
ANSI
A14.2 |
|
Steel
Ladder |
ANSI
A14.7 |
AANSI
codes also have an established Duty Rating. This rating identifies which
portable ladder is intended for the conditions under which the ladder can be
safely used. The Duty Rating for the Ghost Ladder™
is as follows:
|
Type |
Capable of
Supporting |
Rated Use |
|
TYPE
IA |
300
lbs. |
Extra
Heavy Duty Industrial |
Extensive
testing and design requirements determine the appropriate Duty Rating for each
ladder model. The rated load capacity includes the combined weight of the user,
clothing, tools and any materials on the ladder. The tests’ requirements have
been specified with a safety factor of four to ensure the ability of the ladder
to meet the Duty Rating. However, the ratings assume proper use of the ladder
(especially relating to the placement angle) in order to support the specified
load.
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