Ladder Safety

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Moving the Ladder
	Not okay. The pole can swing out away from you.
	Okay. The pole is held securely against the ladder and in its notch.
	Not okay. If the pole is on the outside, it can suddenly come out of its notch. The pole or hinge can be damaged.
Setting up the Ladder
	Not okay. Never lean a ladder against the tree. Always use the pole to support it. (And pine cones are not in season!)
	Okay. The pole is the right distance from the steps.
	Not okay. The pole is too close to the steps.
	Not okay. The pole is too far from the steps.
	Not okay. The pole is pushed over to the side. It should be right in the middle on level ground.
	Not okay. Never set up the ladder on a hard surface. The pole can slide out suddenly.
Turning the Ladder
	Not okay. Lifting only the pole to turn the ladder will damage the pole or hinge.
	Okay. The pole is held against the ladder in its notch and all feet are off the ground.
	Okay. The pole is held against the ladder in its notch.
	Okay. The pole is supported and all feet are off the ground.
Climbing the Ladder
	Not okay. Only one person at a time on a ladder.
	Not okay. Children cannot be on ladders.
	Not okay.The picker is too high on the ladder.
	Not okay. The picker is still too high on the ladder.
	Okay. The picker is on the highest safe rung of the ladder.
	Not okay. The picker is leaning out a bit too far. Keep your center of gravity inside the side rails of the ladder.
	Okay.
	Okay.
	Not okay. Keep both feet on the step when picking.
	Okay.
	Not okay. The picker is leaning out too far.
	Not okay. The picker is leaning out too far.
	Not okay. It is too windy today to pick apples!