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covering the use of Ladders, Steps and associatedWork at Height Equipment
TB Davies Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8TD T: 029 20713000 W: www.tbdavies.co.uk
Introduction
Falls from height are a leading cause of serious and fatal injuries in
the workplace.
The goals of this talk are to help you:
 manage risk by educating your team on how to select and use
the most appropriate piece of equipment when working at
height
 understand how to anticipate the risks of fall hazards in your
work place
 understand the Health & Safety Executives short duration
and low level safety requirements when working at height
What isWork
at Height?
Work at Height means work in any place where, if there were no
precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause
personal injury.
Take a sensible approach
to working at height.
There may be some low-
risk situations where
common sense tells you
no particular precautions
are necessary, the law
recognizes this.
The
percentage of
fatal injuries
due to falls
from height
has not
decreased
 in 2013/14 thirty-nine fatal injuries to workers involved falls from
height. Eighteen were in the building trades, six in farming and
four in manufacturing.All fatal fall injuries were males
 27% of major specified injuries (fractures, amputations etc.)
involved falls from height with the highest fall injury rates to older
men
 Falls from height are not subject to seasonal variations
Source – HSE Slips & trips and falls from height inGreat Britain, 2014 (Total 28, 528 reports, 6521 were falls from height – 39 fatal/3,317 major/ 3,165 over 7 days)
19%
81%
Slips,Trips & Falls
Falls from Height
Total (Slips, Trips & Falls)
Are ladders &
step ladders
banned?
There is a common misconception that
ladders and stepladders are banned, but this
is not the case.
There are many situations where a ladder is
the most suitable equipment for working at
height. For tasks of low risk or short
duration, ladders and step ladders can be a
sensible option.
Remember -Take a sensible approach to
working at height.There may be some low-
risk situations where common sense tells you
no particular precautions are necessary, the
law recognizes this.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
Hierarchy of
Fall
Protection
MEWPS – Mobile ElevatedWork Platforms (Eg Scissor Lifts)
AvoidWorking
at Height
Guard the
Hazard
Protect the
Worker
Low Risk Short
Duration Work
Avoid working at height were possible using tools and
plant from ground level.
Where there are no fixed parapets or guardrails
consider a Freestanding Guardrail System or else other
collective protection plant such as MEWPS, Scaffold,
Towers, or at lower heights Podiums.
If the risk of a fall remains minimise the distance or
consequence of the fall with a suitable Fall Protection
System.
For tasks of low risk or short duration, ladders and step
ladders can be a sensible option.
Examples of
temporary
products that
help us ‘Guard
the Hazard’
Freestanding Guardrail Systems
VersiRailKeeGuard
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
(MEWPS)
Genie Scissor Manitou Articulated Boom
Mobile ScaffoldTowers &
Podiums
TB Davies Podium Step TB Davies Contractor Tower
‘Protect the
Worker’
Types of Fall
Protection
Systems
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems
• Class A – Fixed Anchor Points
• Class B – Temporary Systems
• Class C - Horizontal Lifelines
• Safety Nets
• Demarcation Systems (an economical solution to
Freestanding Guardrail Systems providing it is placed at
least 2m from the roof edge.)
Freestanding Weighted
Anchor to BS EN 795
Safesite Demarcation Systems
Temporary Eyebolts
When is a
ladder the
most suitable
equipment?
The law says that ladders can be used for work at height when a risk
assessment has shown that using equipment offering a higher level of
fall protection is not justified because of the low risk and short duration
of use; or there are existing workplace features which cannot be
altered.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
Is specialized
training
required to
use ladders?
You should make sure that people with sufficient skills, knowledge and
experience are employed to perform the task, or, if they are being
trained, that they work under the supervision of somebody competent to
do it.Training often takes place on the job, it does not always take place
in a classroom.
In the case of low-risk, short duration tasks (short duration means tasks
that take less than 30 minutes) involving ladders, competence
requirements may be no more than making sure employees receive
instruction on how to use the equipment safely (eg how to tie a ladder
properly) and appropriate training.
When a more technical level of competence is required, existing training
and certification schemes drawn up by the Ladder Association is one way
to help demonstrate competence.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
What isShort
Duration
Work?
As a guide, if your task would require
staying up a leaning ladder or
stepladder for more than 30 minutes
at a time, it is recommended that you
consider alternative equipment.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
What is Low
Risk?
The guidance from the HSE leaves this to your judgment but do allude
to examples such as ‘Starting a Screw’, ‘HangingWallpaper’, ‘Installing
a Smoke Detector’ etc.
Using these examples should provide an idea of what you may define
as Low risk.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
You should
only use
ladders and
steps in
situations
where they can
be used safely.
Ladders and steps needs to be
 Level
 Stable
 Ladders need to be secured (where it is reasonably
practicable to do so).
You can source ladders or accessories that can help
make your ladder meet these requirements
 Check all four stepladder feet are in contact with the
ground and the steps are level
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
PreUseChecks
At the beginning of the working day the user should make the following
checks or after something has changed (eg a ladder has been dropped
or moved from a dirty area to a clean area).
 Check the stiles – make sure they are not bent or damaged
 Check the feet – if they are missing, worn, damaged or dirty (eg soil,
chippings or embedded stones) the ladder could slip.
 Check the rungs – if they are bent, worn, missing or loose the ladder
could fail.
 Check any locking mechanisms – if they are bent or the fixings are
worn or damaged the ladder could collapse. Ensure any locking bars
are engaged.
 Check the stepladder platform – if it is split or buckled the ladder
could become unstable or collapse.
 Check the steps or treads on stepladders – if they are contaminated
they could be slippery; if the fixings are loose on steps, they could
collapse.
Leaning
Ladders
Setting up.
• Don’t overload it –
consider workers’ weight,
equipment & materials
• Don’t try to move or
extend ladders while
standing on the rungs
• Don’t work off the top
three rungs
• Don’t stand ladders on
moveable objects
• Don’t work within 6 m
horizontally of any
overhead power line
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 / Image courtesy of WorkSafeBC Canada
Leaning
Ladders
Setting up
• Make sure the ladder
angle is at 75°
• Tie the ladder to a
suitable point,
making sure both
stiles are tied
• Where this is not
practical, secure with
an effective ladder
stability device,
‘footing’ is the last
resort.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 / Image courtesy of WorkSafeBC Canada
Leaning
Ladders
Climbing
• Always grip the ladder
and face the ladder rungs
while climbing or
descending
• Avoid holding items
when climbing (consider
using a tool belt)
• Maintain three points of
contact when climbing
(this means a hand and
two feet)
• Do not rest a ladder
against weak upper
surfaces (eg glazing or
plastic gutters)
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 / Image courtesy of WorkSafeBC Canada
Three points
of contact
other than a
brief period.
Maintain three points of contact wherever possible at the work
position.
Where you cannot maintain a handhold, other than for a brief period
(eg to hold a nail while starting to knock it in, starting a screw etc),
you will need to take other measures to prevent a fall or reduce the
consequences if one happened.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
A work positioning belt with a
short lanyard may be appropriate if
the ladder is suitably secured.
Working through the ladder with
your body resting against may help
in preventing a fall.
Ladder
stability
solutions
Ladder stability is a major root cause in accidents involving ladders.
Research on leaning ladders has shown that base slip and
movement at the top of the ladder are the top cause for accidents.
Source – HSE/GPSD ‘2009 Safety of Ladders report’
TB Davies Pinnacle Combination
ladders have built in levelling and
stability to reduce the chance of the
ladder moving at the base or the top.
Latest generation LittleGiant Ladders have
in built stabiliser and leg levelling options.
Splayed bases reduce the chance of the
ladder moving as standard.
Ladder safety
accessories
Ladder stability is a major root cause in accidents involving ladders.
Research on leaning ladders has shown that base slip and
movement at the top of the ladder are the top cause for accidents.
Source – HSE/GPSD ‘2009 Safety of Ladders report’
LittleGiant Ladders have leg
levelling accessories to cope
with uneven ground, slopes
or steps.
TB Davies Ladder Base
reduces the risk of slip on a
range of surfaces.
TB Davies StandOff bracket
ensures the ladder is secured
against a stable surface.
What about
ladders used
for access?
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
Ladders used to access another
level should be tied and extend at
least 1 m (typically three clear
rungs) above the landing point to
provide a secure handhold.At
ladder access points, a self-closing
gate is recommended
Stepladders should not be used to
access another level, unless they
have been specifically designed for
this.
Step Ladders
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
When deciding if it is safe to carry out a particular task on a
stepladder where you cannot maintain a handhold (eg to put a box
on a shelf, hang wallpaper, install a smoke detector on a ceiling), this
needs to be justified, taking into account:
 The height of the task
 Whether a handhold is still available to steady yourself before
and after the task
 Whether it is light work
 Whether it avoids side loading
 Whether it avoids overreaching
 Whether the stepladder can be tied (eg when side-on
working)
Step
Ladders
Positioning
and working
‘Side on’
Source – HSE/GPSD ‘2009 Safety of Ladders report’ / HSE indg 344, 401, 455 /
Try to position the
stepladder to face the work
activity and not side on.
3
A study by the HSE has shown sideways
tipping accounts for 40% of stepladder
accidents.
However, there are occasions when a risk
assessment may show it is safer to work side
on, eg in a retail stock room when you can’t
engage the stepladder locks to work face on
because of space restraints in narrow aisles,
but you can fully lock it to work side on.
Try to avoid work that imposes a side
loading, such as side-on drilling through
solid materials (eg bricks or concrete)
Where side-on loadings cannot be avoided,
you should prevent the steps from tipping
over. If you cannot secure the step you need
to consider using a more suitable type of
access equipment such as a podium step.
Step
Ladder
Stability
Source – HSE/GPSD ‘2009 Safety of Ladders report’ / HSE indg 344, 401, 455
• Check all four stepladder feet are in
contact with the ground and the steps
are level. Some step ladders may have
stability solutions built in to help adjust
the step on uneven ground surfaces
• Only carry light materials and tools and
consider a tool belt or a steps with a built
in work tray.
• Don’t overreach
LittleGiant Select Steps can
work on stairs and adjust to
different heights reducing
the risk of overreaching.
Can I stand on
the Platform of
a Platform
Step?
Don’t stand and work on the top three steps (including a step
forming the very top of the stepladder) unless there is a suitable
handhold.
The red line indicates this is the
highest tread you can work from
on a Swingback or Builders type
step.
Here you can stand on the platform
as the parapet or continoues
handrail provides a suitable
handhold and third point of contact.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 /
You can use
both hands for
brief periods
on a step
ladder!
Maintain three points of contact at the working position.This means two
feet and one hand, or when both hands need to be free for a brief period,
two feet and the body supported by the stepladder.
Where two hands need to be
free for a brief period for light
work. Keep two feet on the
same step and the body
(knees or chest) supported by
the stepladder to maintain
three points of contact.
Make sure a safe handhold is
available.
Knee Bar or
continuous
Handrail provides
a third point of
contact for the
Knee orThigh
area and a safe
handhold as
required.
Large
working
platform
shows
space for
both feet
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
Keeping
records
You are required to keep a
record of any inspection for
types of work equipment
including: guard rails, toe-
boards, barriers or similar
collective means of protection;
working platforms (any
platform used as a place of work
or as a means of getting to and
from work, eg a gangway) that
are fixed (eg a scaffold around a
building) or mobile (eg a mobile
elevated working platform
(MEWP) or scaffold tower); or a
ladder.
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
Users
responsibilities
Employees have general legal duties to take reasonable care of
themselves and others who may be affected by their actions, and
to co-operate with their employer to enable their health and
safety duties and requirements to be complied with.
 For an employee, or those working under someone else’s
control, the law says they must:
 Report any safety hazard they identify to their employer;
 Use the equipment and safety devices supplied or given to
them properly, in accordance with any training and
instructions (unless they think that would be unsafe, in
which case they should seek further instructions before
continuing).
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
Employers
responsibilities
Employers need to make sure that any ladder or stepladder is
both suitable for the work task and in a safe condition before use.
As a guide, only use ladders or stepladders that:
 Have no visible defects.They should have a pre-use check
each working day
 Have an up-to-date record of the detailed visual
inspections carried out regularly by a competent person.
These should be done in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions
 Are suitable for the intended use, ie are strong and robust
enough for the job
Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
ThankYou
forattendingthisToolboxtalk.Wehopeyoufounditinformativeandwillhelpyou
selectthemostappropriateequipmentand workmoresafelywhenusingladders.
Disclaimer
While every care has been taken in compiling the information contained in this document, we do not make any
representations as to the completeness, accuracy or up-to-date nature of such information. We do not accept any liability
for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from reliance on any of the contents of this information.
TB Davies Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8TD T: 029 20713000 W: www.tbdavies.co.uk

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Working at Height by TB Davies

  • 1. Working at Height fromLadders&Steps AToolboxTalk covering the use of Ladders, Steps and associatedWork at Height Equipment TB Davies Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8TD T: 029 20713000 W: www.tbdavies.co.uk
  • 2. Introduction Falls from height are a leading cause of serious and fatal injuries in the workplace. The goals of this talk are to help you:  manage risk by educating your team on how to select and use the most appropriate piece of equipment when working at height  understand how to anticipate the risks of fall hazards in your work place  understand the Health & Safety Executives short duration and low level safety requirements when working at height
  • 3. What isWork at Height? Work at Height means work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. Take a sensible approach to working at height. There may be some low- risk situations where common sense tells you no particular precautions are necessary, the law recognizes this.
  • 4. The percentage of fatal injuries due to falls from height has not decreased  in 2013/14 thirty-nine fatal injuries to workers involved falls from height. Eighteen were in the building trades, six in farming and four in manufacturing.All fatal fall injuries were males  27% of major specified injuries (fractures, amputations etc.) involved falls from height with the highest fall injury rates to older men  Falls from height are not subject to seasonal variations Source – HSE Slips & trips and falls from height inGreat Britain, 2014 (Total 28, 528 reports, 6521 were falls from height – 39 fatal/3,317 major/ 3,165 over 7 days) 19% 81% Slips,Trips & Falls Falls from Height Total (Slips, Trips & Falls)
  • 5. Are ladders & step ladders banned? There is a common misconception that ladders and stepladders are banned, but this is not the case. There are many situations where a ladder is the most suitable equipment for working at height. For tasks of low risk or short duration, ladders and step ladders can be a sensible option. Remember -Take a sensible approach to working at height.There may be some low- risk situations where common sense tells you no particular precautions are necessary, the law recognizes this. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 6. Hierarchy of Fall Protection MEWPS – Mobile ElevatedWork Platforms (Eg Scissor Lifts) AvoidWorking at Height Guard the Hazard Protect the Worker Low Risk Short Duration Work Avoid working at height were possible using tools and plant from ground level. Where there are no fixed parapets or guardrails consider a Freestanding Guardrail System or else other collective protection plant such as MEWPS, Scaffold, Towers, or at lower heights Podiums. If the risk of a fall remains minimise the distance or consequence of the fall with a suitable Fall Protection System. For tasks of low risk or short duration, ladders and step ladders can be a sensible option.
  • 7. Examples of temporary products that help us ‘Guard the Hazard’ Freestanding Guardrail Systems VersiRailKeeGuard Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPS) Genie Scissor Manitou Articulated Boom Mobile ScaffoldTowers & Podiums TB Davies Podium Step TB Davies Contractor Tower
  • 8. ‘Protect the Worker’ Types of Fall Protection Systems • Personal Fall Arrest Systems • Class A – Fixed Anchor Points • Class B – Temporary Systems • Class C - Horizontal Lifelines • Safety Nets • Demarcation Systems (an economical solution to Freestanding Guardrail Systems providing it is placed at least 2m from the roof edge.) Freestanding Weighted Anchor to BS EN 795 Safesite Demarcation Systems Temporary Eyebolts
  • 9. When is a ladder the most suitable equipment? The law says that ladders can be used for work at height when a risk assessment has shown that using equipment offering a higher level of fall protection is not justified because of the low risk and short duration of use; or there are existing workplace features which cannot be altered. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 10. Is specialized training required to use ladders? You should make sure that people with sufficient skills, knowledge and experience are employed to perform the task, or, if they are being trained, that they work under the supervision of somebody competent to do it.Training often takes place on the job, it does not always take place in a classroom. In the case of low-risk, short duration tasks (short duration means tasks that take less than 30 minutes) involving ladders, competence requirements may be no more than making sure employees receive instruction on how to use the equipment safely (eg how to tie a ladder properly) and appropriate training. When a more technical level of competence is required, existing training and certification schemes drawn up by the Ladder Association is one way to help demonstrate competence. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 11. What isShort Duration Work? As a guide, if your task would require staying up a leaning ladder or stepladder for more than 30 minutes at a time, it is recommended that you consider alternative equipment. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 12. What is Low Risk? The guidance from the HSE leaves this to your judgment but do allude to examples such as ‘Starting a Screw’, ‘HangingWallpaper’, ‘Installing a Smoke Detector’ etc. Using these examples should provide an idea of what you may define as Low risk. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 13. You should only use ladders and steps in situations where they can be used safely. Ladders and steps needs to be  Level  Stable  Ladders need to be secured (where it is reasonably practicable to do so). You can source ladders or accessories that can help make your ladder meet these requirements  Check all four stepladder feet are in contact with the ground and the steps are level Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 14. PreUseChecks At the beginning of the working day the user should make the following checks or after something has changed (eg a ladder has been dropped or moved from a dirty area to a clean area).  Check the stiles – make sure they are not bent or damaged  Check the feet – if they are missing, worn, damaged or dirty (eg soil, chippings or embedded stones) the ladder could slip.  Check the rungs – if they are bent, worn, missing or loose the ladder could fail.  Check any locking mechanisms – if they are bent or the fixings are worn or damaged the ladder could collapse. Ensure any locking bars are engaged.  Check the stepladder platform – if it is split or buckled the ladder could become unstable or collapse.  Check the steps or treads on stepladders – if they are contaminated they could be slippery; if the fixings are loose on steps, they could collapse.
  • 15. Leaning Ladders Setting up. • Don’t overload it – consider workers’ weight, equipment & materials • Don’t try to move or extend ladders while standing on the rungs • Don’t work off the top three rungs • Don’t stand ladders on moveable objects • Don’t work within 6 m horizontally of any overhead power line Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 / Image courtesy of WorkSafeBC Canada
  • 16. Leaning Ladders Setting up • Make sure the ladder angle is at 75° • Tie the ladder to a suitable point, making sure both stiles are tied • Where this is not practical, secure with an effective ladder stability device, ‘footing’ is the last resort. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 / Image courtesy of WorkSafeBC Canada
  • 17. Leaning Ladders Climbing • Always grip the ladder and face the ladder rungs while climbing or descending • Avoid holding items when climbing (consider using a tool belt) • Maintain three points of contact when climbing (this means a hand and two feet) • Do not rest a ladder against weak upper surfaces (eg glazing or plastic gutters) Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 / Image courtesy of WorkSafeBC Canada
  • 18. Three points of contact other than a brief period. Maintain three points of contact wherever possible at the work position. Where you cannot maintain a handhold, other than for a brief period (eg to hold a nail while starting to knock it in, starting a screw etc), you will need to take other measures to prevent a fall or reduce the consequences if one happened. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 A work positioning belt with a short lanyard may be appropriate if the ladder is suitably secured. Working through the ladder with your body resting against may help in preventing a fall.
  • 19. Ladder stability solutions Ladder stability is a major root cause in accidents involving ladders. Research on leaning ladders has shown that base slip and movement at the top of the ladder are the top cause for accidents. Source – HSE/GPSD ‘2009 Safety of Ladders report’ TB Davies Pinnacle Combination ladders have built in levelling and stability to reduce the chance of the ladder moving at the base or the top. Latest generation LittleGiant Ladders have in built stabiliser and leg levelling options. Splayed bases reduce the chance of the ladder moving as standard.
  • 20. Ladder safety accessories Ladder stability is a major root cause in accidents involving ladders. Research on leaning ladders has shown that base slip and movement at the top of the ladder are the top cause for accidents. Source – HSE/GPSD ‘2009 Safety of Ladders report’ LittleGiant Ladders have leg levelling accessories to cope with uneven ground, slopes or steps. TB Davies Ladder Base reduces the risk of slip on a range of surfaces. TB Davies StandOff bracket ensures the ladder is secured against a stable surface.
  • 21. What about ladders used for access? Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 Ladders used to access another level should be tied and extend at least 1 m (typically three clear rungs) above the landing point to provide a secure handhold.At ladder access points, a self-closing gate is recommended Stepladders should not be used to access another level, unless they have been specifically designed for this.
  • 22. Step Ladders Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 When deciding if it is safe to carry out a particular task on a stepladder where you cannot maintain a handhold (eg to put a box on a shelf, hang wallpaper, install a smoke detector on a ceiling), this needs to be justified, taking into account:  The height of the task  Whether a handhold is still available to steady yourself before and after the task  Whether it is light work  Whether it avoids side loading  Whether it avoids overreaching  Whether the stepladder can be tied (eg when side-on working)
  • 23. Step Ladders Positioning and working ‘Side on’ Source – HSE/GPSD ‘2009 Safety of Ladders report’ / HSE indg 344, 401, 455 / Try to position the stepladder to face the work activity and not side on. 3 A study by the HSE has shown sideways tipping accounts for 40% of stepladder accidents. However, there are occasions when a risk assessment may show it is safer to work side on, eg in a retail stock room when you can’t engage the stepladder locks to work face on because of space restraints in narrow aisles, but you can fully lock it to work side on. Try to avoid work that imposes a side loading, such as side-on drilling through solid materials (eg bricks or concrete) Where side-on loadings cannot be avoided, you should prevent the steps from tipping over. If you cannot secure the step you need to consider using a more suitable type of access equipment such as a podium step.
  • 24. Step Ladder Stability Source – HSE/GPSD ‘2009 Safety of Ladders report’ / HSE indg 344, 401, 455 • Check all four stepladder feet are in contact with the ground and the steps are level. Some step ladders may have stability solutions built in to help adjust the step on uneven ground surfaces • Only carry light materials and tools and consider a tool belt or a steps with a built in work tray. • Don’t overreach LittleGiant Select Steps can work on stairs and adjust to different heights reducing the risk of overreaching.
  • 25. Can I stand on the Platform of a Platform Step? Don’t stand and work on the top three steps (including a step forming the very top of the stepladder) unless there is a suitable handhold. The red line indicates this is the highest tread you can work from on a Swingback or Builders type step. Here you can stand on the platform as the parapet or continoues handrail provides a suitable handhold and third point of contact. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455 /
  • 26. You can use both hands for brief periods on a step ladder! Maintain three points of contact at the working position.This means two feet and one hand, or when both hands need to be free for a brief period, two feet and the body supported by the stepladder. Where two hands need to be free for a brief period for light work. Keep two feet on the same step and the body (knees or chest) supported by the stepladder to maintain three points of contact. Make sure a safe handhold is available. Knee Bar or continuous Handrail provides a third point of contact for the Knee orThigh area and a safe handhold as required. Large working platform shows space for both feet Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 27. Keeping records You are required to keep a record of any inspection for types of work equipment including: guard rails, toe- boards, barriers or similar collective means of protection; working platforms (any platform used as a place of work or as a means of getting to and from work, eg a gangway) that are fixed (eg a scaffold around a building) or mobile (eg a mobile elevated working platform (MEWP) or scaffold tower); or a ladder. Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 28. Users responsibilities Employees have general legal duties to take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions, and to co-operate with their employer to enable their health and safety duties and requirements to be complied with.  For an employee, or those working under someone else’s control, the law says they must:  Report any safety hazard they identify to their employer;  Use the equipment and safety devices supplied or given to them properly, in accordance with any training and instructions (unless they think that would be unsafe, in which case they should seek further instructions before continuing). Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 29. Employers responsibilities Employers need to make sure that any ladder or stepladder is both suitable for the work task and in a safe condition before use. As a guide, only use ladders or stepladders that:  Have no visible defects.They should have a pre-use check each working day  Have an up-to-date record of the detailed visual inspections carried out regularly by a competent person. These should be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions  Are suitable for the intended use, ie are strong and robust enough for the job Source – HSE indg 344, 401, 455
  • 30. ThankYou forattendingthisToolboxtalk.Wehopeyoufounditinformativeandwillhelpyou selectthemostappropriateequipmentand workmoresafelywhenusingladders. Disclaimer While every care has been taken in compiling the information contained in this document, we do not make any representations as to the completeness, accuracy or up-to-date nature of such information. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from reliance on any of the contents of this information. TB Davies Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8TD T: 029 20713000 W: www.tbdavies.co.uk