Safe Use of Ladders & Stepladders: Policy, Guidance & Risk Assessment | MS Word
This guidance outlines the precautions provided by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) that should be taken to keep people safe when using ladders and stepladders in the workplace. Following this guidance is normally enough to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR).
Ladders and stepladders can be a practical option for low-risk, short-duration tasks, although they may not automatically be the first choice.
References to ladders in this guidance, unless otherwise indicated, refer to leaning ladders (sometimes known as extension ladders) and stepladders and the guidance applies similarly to both.
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This 25 page document Includes:
1. Introduction
2. BS EN131 – Professional ladders
3. When is a ladder the most suitable equipment?
4. Risk assessment
5. Training and awareness
6. Ladder checks and inspections
Pre-use checks
Detailed visual checks
7. Council prosecuted after caretakers ladder fall death
8. Using ladders safely
Appendices
Appendix 1: Ladder check prompt list
Appendix 2: Ladder Inspection Record
Appendix 3: Ladder Register
Appendix 4: Ladder and stepladder Tool Box Talk
Appendix 5: Ladders and stepladders user Question Paper
Appendix 6: Ladders and Stepladders Procedure
Appendix 7: Competent Operator Form
Appendix 8: Step-by-step guide: Avoid – Prevent – Minimise
Appendix 9: Ladder and stepladder generic risk assessment
Ladders and Stepladders - Briefing Record
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