1. © Pearson Education Limited, 2008. Copying permitted for the purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. Painting and Decorating NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 2, 2nd Edition Stepladders Stepladders are one of the most frequently used pieces of access equipment in the construction industry, and are often used every day. What checks need to be done prior to using a stepladder?

2. © Pearson Education Limited, 2008. Copying permitted for the purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. Painting and Decorating NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 2, 2nd Edition Ladders can be: pole ladders – single ladders made from timber extension ladders – with two or more interlocking lengths, made from timber, aluminium or fibreglass What safety requirements do you need to consider when erecting a ladder? Ladders

3. © Pearson Education Limited, 2008. Copying permitted for the purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. Painting and Decorating NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 2, 2nd Edition Trestle platforms are composed of the frame and the platform (sometimes called a stage). What regulations are there for using trestle platforms? Trestle platforms

4. © Pearson Education Limited, 2008. Copying permitted for the purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. Painting and Decorating NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 2, 2nd Edition Remember: no one other than a qualified carded scaffolder is allowed to erect or alter scaffolding. What should you check prior to using a scaffold? Scaffolding

5. © Pearson Education Limited, 2008. Copying permitted for the purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. Painting and Decorating NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 2, 2nd Edition Mobile tower scaffold Mobile tower scaffolds can be moved around without being dismantled, thanks to lockable wheels. What important things do you need to observe when working on a tower scaffold?

6. © Pearson Education Limited, 2008. Copying permitted for the purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free. Painting and Decorating NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 2, 2nd Edition When edge protection or scaffolding cannot be used, fall protection is needed to prevent the worker falling, keep the fall distance to a minimum or ensure the landing is cushioned. What types of fall protection can you name? Fall protection