1. Presentation on the safe use of ladders and stepladders based on new advice from the Health and Safety Executive

2. Safe use of ladders

3. Consider whether a safer means of access could be used

4. Use of ladders Short duration - up to 30 minutes Light work - up to 10kg

5. Use on firm level surfaces

6. Base of ladders secured with footing device

7. Have a strong upper resting point (not gutters, glazing etc) A stand off device may be required

8. Ladders must be at the correct angle 1in 4 (75 degress)

9. When using a ladder for access to another level, the ladder must extend ladder at least 1 metre above the landing point.

10. Using ladders on sloping surfaces 16˚ 6˚ Rungs must be levelled with a suitable device.

11. Good practice – maintain 3 points of contact

12. Bad practice – 3 points of contact not maintained

13. Bad practice – overreaching, not 3 points of contact Belt buckle should be within stiles

14. Safe use of stepladders

15. Consider whether a safer means of access could be used

16. Use of stepladders Short duration - up to 30 minutes Light work - up to 10kg

17. Use on firm level surfaces

18. Only use stepladders in the fully opened position. Do not climb a stepladder which is closed (i.e. like a ladder) Stepladders are not suitable for access to another level.

19. When working on soft ground use a board to improve stability

20. Good practice – steps facing work activity

21. Bad practice – steps side on to activity

22. Good practice – top 3 steps clear

23. Bad practice – working on top, no handrail

24. Pre-use inspection of ladders and stepladders

25. Ladders & stepladders must have a current inspection tag Equipment belonging to other depts must not be used!

26. Missing feet – ladder/stepladder will wobble

27. Bent or twisted rungs and dented stiles

28. Loose connections

29. Damaged bar on stepladder

30. Remember: Always consider whether a safer means of access could be used.

31. Questions?