RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT–LADDERS/STEPLADDERS

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Hazards

• The falls from a ladder.
• Working from an unstable ladder. 
• Working from a ladder erected at the wrong angle.
• Falls from stepladders due to incorrect choice or stepladder or incorrect working technique may lead to falls.

Consequences

1. Operative – falling from a ladder due to unsafe working practices may lead to serious or fatal injuries.
2. Operative - may lead to falls.
3. Operative falling from a height.

Control Measures

1. Ladders are to be used only for short-duration work when no other means of access is feasible.
2. Ladders to be checked before use.
3. No over-reaching when working from the ladder – get down and reposition it.
4. Three points of contact are to be maintained when working from a ladder.
5. Ladders to be checked before use.
6. Ladders are to be erected on a firm base and secured at the top.
7. Ladder angle to be one unit out at the foot to four units in height.
8. Consideration is to be given to the use of podium-type stepladders.
9. Three points of contact are to be maintained when working from a stepladder.
10. Stepladders to be checked before use.
11. A handhold must be available.
12. No over-reaching or exerting sideways pressure.

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT–LADDERS & STEPLADDERS

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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT–LADDERS/STEPLADDERS