Page 22 - STS Safety Book

WORK AT HEIGHT

● Before undertaking any work at height, consider which is the safest means of
access. Instead of selecting a podium step consider whether a MEWP is safer.

● If the SPA justifies the use of podium steps to be the safest means of access the
user should:

● Inspect the work equipment to ensure it is in good order:-

ü Checking stiles, rungs and platform;

ü Check wheels and working platform;

ü Check guardrails and platform locking bars can be secured;

ü Where provided, check locking bars between stiles can be secured;

ü Podium steps must be in good order before use.

ü Report defects, do not use faulty work equipment.

Test you work at height knowledge by completing the test.