Safe Use of Ladders & Stepladders: Policy, Guidance & Risk Assessment | MS Word

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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.

Note: This document is not for resale

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.

Note: This document is not for resale

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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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