BROCK® MEYER® Walkways and Ladders
Ladder SAFETY Procedures
MFH1968-5B
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DANGER!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in death or
serious injury.
IMPORTANT!
The Ladder Section with the DANGER Decal (Part No. 13-23790) in Figure 2
at left must be installed as the BOTTOM Section of each Ladder.
1. The WORKING LOAD of the Ladder is 300 lbs
[136 kg]
. Do not overload.
2. Never climb a damaged or improperly assembled Ladder. Before use, inspect the
Ladder carefully for deterioration from chemicals or weather.
3. Keep the Ladder and Bin away from power lines and live electric wires.
4. Keep rungs free from slippery material such as ice, snow, mud, grease, manure, etc.
5. Wear slip-resistant shoes.
6. DO NOT USE LADDERS if you tire easily, or are subject to fainting spells, or
use medicine or alcohol, or are physically handicapped.
7. FACE THE LADDER when ascending or descending. Maintain a firm grip.
Center your body between Side Rails.
8. Discard and replace the Ladder if it is exposed to fire or damaging chemicals.
9. Never use the Ladder as a horizontal platform, plank or material hoist.
10.Never apply a side load. Never push or pull anything while on the Ladder.
11.Never drop or apply an impact load to the Ladder.
12.Never sit on the ends of Ladder Side Rails.
13.Never use the Ladder as a scaffold.
14. Never use the Ladder when in poor health.
DANGER!
DANGER!
DO NOT enter the Tower Dryer through the Manhole during the filling/
unloading operation or while the Dryer is in use!
When the Dryer and auxiliary equipment are not LOCKED OUT, grain fill may
start at any time without warning.
DO NOT allow the Dryer to run while any adjustments are being made. SHUT
OFF, LOCKOUT and TAGOUT all electrical power BEFORE working on or near
the Dryer. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all parts in motion.
Failure to shut off, LOCKOUT and TAGOUT power to the Dryer will lead to
personal injury or death.
Ladder SAFETY Procedures
Figure 2.
Ladder DANGER Decal
13-23790
Figure 3.
Slippage and Suffocation Hazards in Flowing Grain
at Roof Module
