Working at Heights - Ladders
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Safety, Health and Environment
Working at Heights - Ladders
Falls are the number one cause of fatality in the work place.
Working at heightsWork in any place where a person could be injured if
they fell from that place. For example:
Working on a roofWorking from a ladderWorking next to an excavation
When can ladders be used?Where there is low riskThe 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.
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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.
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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.
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Common types of falls:You over-reach
1. Keep your body in the centre
2. Keep 3 points of contact
Common types of falls:You slip from the ladder
Keep ladder cleanClean shoes of mud and
grimeDon’t use the ladder if
you are not fit to work at heights.
Common types of falls:The ladder wobbles slips and fallsMake sure ladder is on a firm,
level surfaceFasten the ladder at top and
bottomPosition the ladder correctly
Remember:Do NOT: Use a damaged ladderDo NOT: Put the ladder on something to
gain heightDo NOT: Put the ladder in front of a
doorwayDo NOT: Have more than one person on
the ladder at a timeDo NOT: Lean too far over to one sideDo NOT: Stand on the top rung of the
ladderDo NOT: Use aluminium ladders where
there are electric wires