1. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Learning Outcome 6 Know about basic working platforms

2. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Safety at height All equipment should be kept in good condition. A risk assessment should always be carried out before working at height. All protection equipment should be in place. What are the potential hazards of working at height?

3. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Fall protection When edge protection or scaffolding cannot be used, fall protection is needed to prevent the worker from falling, keep the fall distance to a minimum or ensure the landing is cushioned. What types of fall protection can you name?

4. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Stepladders Stepladders are one of the most frequently used pieces of access equipment in the construction industry, and are often used every day. What checks need to be done prior to using a stepladder?

5. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Ladders Ladders can be: ●Pole ladders – single ladders made from timber ●Extension ladders – with two or more interlocking lengths, made from timber, aluminium or fibreglass. What safety requirements do you need to consider when erecting a ladder?

6. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Trestle platforms Trestle platforms are composed of the frames and the platform (sometimes called a stage). What regulations are there for using trestle platforms?

7. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Scaffolding Remember: no one other than a carded scaffolder is allowed to erect or alter scaffolding. What should you check prior to using a scaffold?

8. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Mobile tower scaffold Mobile tower scaffolds can be moved around without being dismantled, due to their lockable wheels. What important things do you need to observe when working on a tower scaffold?

9. Unit 1001 Safe working practices in construction © Pearson Education 2010 Printing and photocopying permitted Dangers of working at height ●Falling from height can lead to serious injury or even death. ●Good housekeeping is vital – materials on a platform can be knocked off. This can cause serious head injuries to people below. ●Barriers should be placed around the work area to protect the public.