Working at Heights - Ladders

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Working at Heights - Ladders Falls are the number one cause of fatality in the work place. Working at Heights - Ladders Safety, Health and Environment

Working at heights Work in any place where a person could be injured if they fell from that place. For example: Working on a roof Working from a ladder Working next to an excavation

When can ladders be used? Where there is low risk The job is no more than 30 minutes in duration.

When using a ladder make sure: The ladder is right for the job. It is the right height for the job. Is in good condition. There are no overhead hazards. The weather is suitable. Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Representatives

Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Representatives The ladder MUST be: On a firm, level base. Angled 4 up – 1 out. (Stand with feet against base of ladder – stretch out hands. Perfect 4 to 1 ratio) Rise at least 1 metre beyond the landing place. Secured near the top. Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Representatives

When climbing/working: Before you climb the ladder make sure your shoes are free of grease and mud. Keep your hands free and tools in a shoulder bag or tool belt. Always face the ladder. Use both hands to climb the ladder. Keep 3 point contact (2 feet + 2 hands – 1 = 3). When working with both hands, hook one leg over or use a safety harness. Somerset College - Safety, Health & Environment Representatives

Common types of falls: You over-reach Keep your body in the centre Keep 3 points of contact

Common types of falls: You slip from the ladder Keep ladder clean Clean shoes of mud and grime Don’t use the ladder if you are not fit to work at heights.

Common types of falls: The ladder wobbles slips and falls Make sure ladder is on a firm, level surface Fasten the ladder at top and bottom Position the ladder correctly

Remember: Do NOT: Use a damaged ladder Do NOT: Put the ladder on something to gain height Do NOT: Put the ladder in front of a doorway Do NOT: Have more than one person on the ladder at a time Do NOT: Lean too far over to one side Do NOT: Stand on the top rung of the ladder Do NOT: Use aluminium ladders where there are electric wires

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