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d) Structural failure of ladder:
1.
Condition of the ladder (such as damaged stiles, wear, UV degradation of plastic parts);
2.
Overloading the ladder;
3.
Unintended use;
e) Electrical hazards:
1.
Incorrect selection of type of ladder for electrical work;
2.
Unavoidable live working (e.g. fault finding);
3.
Positioning ladders too close to live electrical equipment (such as overhead power lines);
4.
Ladders damaging electrical equipment (such as covers or protective insulation)
3. Before Use
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Ensure that you are fit enough to use a ladder. Certain medical conditions or medication,
alcohol or drug abuse could make ladder use unsafe;
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When transporting ladders on roof bars or in a truck, ensure they are suitably placed to
prevent damage;
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Inspect the ladder after delivery and before first use to confirm condition and operation of
all parts;
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Visually check the ladder is not damaged and is safe to use at the start of each working day
when tje ladder is to be used;
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For professional users regular periodic inspection is required;
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Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task;
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Do not use a damaged ladder;
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Remove any contamination from the ladder, such as wet paint, mud, oil or snow;
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Before using a ladder at work a risk assessment should be carried out respecting the legis-
lation in the country of use.
4. Positioning and Erecting the Ladder
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Ladder shall be erected at the correct position, such as the correct angle for a leaning ladder
(angle of inclination approximately 1:4) with the rungs or treads level and complete ope-
ning of a standing ladder;
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Locking devices, if fitted, shall be fully secured before use;
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Ladders shall be on an even, level and unmoveable base;
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Leaning ladder should lean against a flat non-fragile surface and sould be secured before
use, e.g. tied or use of a suitable device;
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Ladder shall never be repositioned from above;
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When positioning the ladder take into account risk of collision with the ladder e.g. from
pedestrians, vehicles or doors. Secure doors (not fire exists) and windows where possible
in the work area;
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Identify any electrical risks in the work area, such as overhead lines or other exposed ele-
ctrical equipment;
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Ladder shall be stood on its feet, not the rungs or steps;
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Ladders shall not be positioned on slippery surfaces (such as ice, shiny surfaces or sig-
nificantly contaminated solid surfaces) unless additional effective measures are taken to
prevent the ladder slipping or ensuring contaminated surfaces are sufficiently clean.
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