《hse ladder》.pdfVIP

Health and Safety Executive Safe use of ladders and stepladders An employers’ guide Introduction 1 A third of all reported fall-from-height incidents involve ladders and stepladders – on average this accounts for 14 deaths and 1200 major injuries to workers each year. Many of these injuries are caused by inappropriate or incorrect use of the equipment. This guidance is to help employers: ■ know when to use a ladder; ■ decide how to go about selecting the right sort of ladder for the particular job; ■ understand how to use it; ■ know how to look after it; and ■ take sensible safety precautions. This is a web-friendly version 2 HSE believes that misuse of ladders at work can be partly explained by the of leaflet INDG402 way they are used in the home. As with all work equipment, users need adequate information and training to be able to use ladders and stepladders safely. Adequate supervision is needed so that safe practices continue to be used. 3 This guidance does not apply to fixed ladders (on buildings, plant or vehicles), other types of fixed access (step irons etc), specialist rescue ladders used by the fire service, roof ladders, step stools, warehouse steps/mobile stairs, or temporary or permanent stairs.