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2. Select the Correct Ladder for the Specific JobSelecting the correct ladder depends on the specific job and work being performed. Seek advice from your “competent person” and get trained on how to choose the appropriate ladder for the job. Always use approved portable ladders (those built in accordance with the regulations and standards) which are the correct length and type for the specific job. Don’t use a metal, wet wooden or fiberglass ladder to do electrical work while working on or near energized electrical conductors or systems. Water from wet ladders makes the ladder conductive to electrical current and causes a slip and fall hazard.
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