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C. M. Hancock - Texas City, TX (0-21)
November 29, 1982
REVISED "LADDER INSPECTION" PROCEDURE BULLETIN P-0114
D. Kos T. Hanmann P. Osbum V. Parker Schwab D. Stone Holmes
Please review updated bulletin for discussion on 12/1/82.
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C. M. Hancock
PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT
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PROCEDURE BULLETIN - Texas City Plant
P-0114
LADDER INSPECTION
3. Each ladder shall have a visible sticker at eye level which states "Inspect Ladder Before Using."
4. Any ladder found in an unsafe condition should be tagged "Dangerous Do Not Use," and should not be used until returned to a safe condition. Unrepairable ladders should be destroyed to prevent any future use and then disposed of.
5. A general checklist for-inspecting ladders for defects is as follows:
a. Are rungs or steps loose? b. Are ladder shoes in good condition? c. Are there any cracked, split, broken or bent uprights? d. Are there any loose screws or bolts? e. Is top hinge in good condition? f. Are folding braces in good condition? g. Is the ladder properly identified? h. Are ropes on extension ladders in good condition?
6. In addition to the above, portable platform ladders should also be inspected for:
a. Is railing and toe plate in good condition?
b. Do wheels work and is wheel lock in good condition?
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7. Ladders used for special applications should conform tothe-genera!L ^.^Ljnspection -latent-and .limited to the use in that application only
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Original issue: 1/26/76
Revised: 11/23/82
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PROCEDURE BULLETIN --TEXAS CITY PLANT
LADDER INSPECTION
EXHIBIT A
LADDER SAFETY INSPECTION
DEPT. ______ LADDER DATE INSP. BY
CHECK ITEMS
CHECK
LOOSE RUNGS/STEPS
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LADDER SHOES CONDITION
UPRIGHTS CONDITION (CRACKS, BROKEN,
BENT)
SCREW/BOLTS (LOOSE)
.. TOP HINGE CONDITION
FOLDING BRACES
CONDITION
LADDER PROPERLY
IDENTIFIED USER INSPECTION
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TAG IN PLACE*4
EXTENSION LADDER
ROPE CONDITION
USER INSPECT LADDER BEFORE USING
REMOVE OLD TAG
sc 002308 ORIGINAL ISSUE* 4/23/79 REVISED: 1/20/81
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