Ladder
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003226
A portable or fixed structure consisting of two side rails joined at intervals by rungs or steps, used for climbing up or down. Ladders provide access to elevated work areas or escape routes during emergencies. They are typically made from wood, aluminum, or fiberglass, with specific load ratings and safety standards governing their construction and use.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003226 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial safety |
| Translations | German: erklettern; Spanish: escalar; French: escalader |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003226",
"term": "Ladder",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A portable or fixed structure consisting of two side rails joined at intervals by rungs or steps, used for climbing up or down. Ladders provide access to elevated work areas or escape routes during emergencies. They are typically made from wood, aluminum, or fiberglass, with specific load ratings and safety standards governing their construction and use.",
"subject": "Industrial safety",
"translations": {
"de": "erklettern",
"es": "escalar",
"fr": "escalader"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ladder/"
}
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