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  • compound complex
    compound complex
    OSHA Quick Card
    Portable Ladder Safety Tips
    Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries.
    • Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.
    • Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid using a metal ladder near power lines or exposed energized electrical equipment.
    • Always inspect the ladder prior to using it. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed from service and tagged until repaired or discarded.
    • Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a partially closed position.
    • Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that purpose. Portable Ladder Safety Tips TM
    • Always maintain a 3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact on the ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and always face the ladder while climbing (see diagram).
    • Only use ladders and appropriate accessories (ladder levelers, jacks or hooks) for their designed purposes.
    • Ladders must be free of any slippery material on the rungs, steps or feet.
    • Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a partially closed position.
    • Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that purpose.
    • Use a ladder only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured (top or bottom) to prevent displacement.
    • Do not place a ladder on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
    • Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder.
    • An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must extend at least 3 feet above the point of support (see diagram). Do not stand on the three top rungs of a straight, single or extension ladder.
    • The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to place its base a quarter of the working length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface (see diagram).
    • A ladder placed in any location where it can be displaced by other work activities must be secured to prevent displacement or a barricade must be erected to keep traffic away from the ladder.
    • Be sure that all locks on an extension ladder are properly engaged.
    • Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. Be aware of the ladder’s load rating and of the weight it is supporting, including the weight of any tools or equipment.

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  • compound complex
    compound complex 

     
    ANY JANITORS OR HOUSECLEANERS OUT THERE LURKING?
    THROW ME A BONE ... ALL RIGHT ALREADY!
    HH!
  • flipper
    flipper

    COCO- In my years in the cleaning business- I have always found it cheaper to strip old wax off a linoleum floor than to install terrazzo. That is if the linoleum floor is worth saving ! It might be ripped and torn, not worth stripping. Then I'd recommend the new floor ! But stripping and rewaxing is still is the cheaper way to go

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    COCO- In my years in the cleaning business- I have always found it cheaper to strip old wax off a linoleum floor than to install terrazzo. That is if the linoleum floor is worth saving ! It might be ripped and torn, not worth stripping. Then I'd recommend the new floor ! But stripping and rewaxing is still is the cheaper way to go. Peace out, Mr. Flipper

    Dear Mr. Flipper,

    I find the hidden humor in your evaluation rather refreshing. Your deadpan, droll delivery devastates me!

    Thank you.

    Happy Homemaker!

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Nilfisk Advance Captor scrubber sweeper (click to enlarge - please).

    I use this on my bathroom floor.

    H.H.

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    CLOTHES' CARE - How to Look Your Snappiest!

    I hang my clothes on the racks and use the portable steamer since I do not have a dryer in my apartment; using both I now wear rayon, sturdy cotton clothes that sometimes get deep wrinkles and other non-permanent press and it takes no time to get the wrinkles. I will even make creases in pants; saves time and money and space since I dont have to set up the ironing board

    LRG

    Thanks!

    Happy Homemaker!

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Dear Readers:

    If you really want to do your fabrics up correctly, listen to Sylvia:

    man·gle [ máng g'l ] ( plural man·gles )

    noun
    Definition:
    1. machine for pressing fabric: a large machine for pressing sheets of fabric by passing it between two heated rollers
    2. U.K. household Same as wringer
    [ Late 17th century. < Dutch mangelstok "mangling roller" ]

    Coco, you always manage to bring back some memories ...

    A long, long time ago, I worked in a laundry. My job was to stand at the output end of a mangle and fold the linen as it rolled off.

    It was a hot, grueling job with little compensation, but it kept a roof over our heads and food on our table. The "our" was myself, my little girl, and my mother. I got paid every week, bought a car, and even saved for a down payment on a house!

    I worked hard and moved up to stockroom manager with a corresponding increase in pay and benefits, but I never forgot the feel and smell of the clean stuff that came off the mangle.

    Oh! Back to your question. I only iron if I have to do so.

    Sylvia

    Thanks!

    Happy Homemaker!

    Jun 18, 2008
  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Dear Readers,

    Not all of you, I am sad to relate, may own a kitchen that's all singing, all dancing ...
    No matter! There are multiple fine manners to chug it down without fine manners:

    Cook?

    Who bothers to cook?

    I don't even heat microwave dinners. I just suck 'em frozen.

    CyrusThePersian

    Cy - you are a gem among jewels!

    Thanks ever so!

    Happy Homemaker!

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    ECONOMY FARE FROM WHITE DOVE:

    Top Ramen with frozen veggies added and Velveeta cheese if I have it.

    Tomato soup mixed with chicken noodle soup. Must use a little milk with this

    Tuna Helper with added peas.

    Macaroni and Cheese in the box

    Take a tortilla, ranch dressing, lunch meat like balogna or something, rice, Bacos, and bagged salad and roll it up.

    Layer this: Rice, collards in a can, peas or frozen veggies, salad in a bag, ranch dressing, Bacos, and croutons. Can have meat if you want.

    Cook this together: beef strips (fajita style), Carribean jerk seasoning, canned tomatoes. On a plate, add this on top of rice and add salad in a bag on top with ranch dressing.

    My kids tell me that my food looks like vomit, but don't worry, it's just the ranch dressing and tomatoes that gives it that puky look

    Thanks, WD, for helping us stretch our food dollar, peso, franc, ...

    HH!

  • compound complex
    compound complex

    Putting together the multiple parts of a home
    and its diverse functions and activities - and
    then sharing what I've learned -
    is central to my existence ...

    Thank you for your contribution.

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