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A-FRAME TRESTLE LADDERS









          SPECIALIST TECHNICAL SERVICES


                                                                             Step Ladders or A-Frame or Trestle ladder (they go by many names)





                                                                             ● Light and manoeuvrable.





                                                                             ● Easily damaged.





                                                                             ● No gate to working platform.





                                                                             ● Not adjustable.





                                                                             ● Should  only  be  used  under  permit  conditions  or  where  deemed




                                                                                     necessary in the method statement & risk assessment.





                                                                             ● Dangerous because of misuse.





                                                                             ● Must consider all other means of access before using.





                                                                             ● Must  wear  a  harness  and  clip  off  to  suitable  anchor  point  if  one




                                                                                     exists.





                                                                             ● Chain up when not in use.





                                                                             ● Never use top two rungs.





                                                                             ● Must have 3 points of contact.







                                                                                                 SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE















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