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SAFETY MANUAL & USER GUIDES

Additional Safety Guidelines—Use of Ladders

USE OF LADDERS

Accidents involving ladders frequently occur within our industry and account for many
serious injuries. Because the ladder is regarded as one of the most basic forms of
access, the dangers are not always anticipated.

1. Inspect ladders each time before they are used and report defects to your
management. Ensure they are straight with no obvious defects. Do not use
defective ladders.

2. Set ladders on a firm and level base. Ensure, before climbing, that they are securely
tied at the top and footed such that it cannot slip outwards or sideways. Ladder
access points should be without obstructions, so that no one has to climb over a
toeboard or under a guardrail.

3. Wherever possible use the “one in four rule” i.e. the ladder should slope one metre
out at the base for every four metres of height.

4. Ensure that the ladder is long enough, i.e. it must project at least 1.0m (usually 5
rungs) above the landing place.
5. Ensure that the Ladder is fastened to Ringlock with an appropriate Ladder
attachment coupler or 18mm polypropylene rope.

6. Work safely from ladders at all times. Use both hands to climb and do not overreach
when working from a ladder, you must maintain 3 points of contact at all times.

7. Use a safety harness and lanyard connected to a suitable independent anchorage
point, if you need to have your hands free for working. Refer to “Safety Harness
Attachment Guidelines”.

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