Topic 6 – Ladders:

LADDERS

  • Standardized
  • Approved, undamaged and of sound construction
  • Safety harness
  • Not close to power lines
  • Scaffold Hand Over Tag

PORTABLE LADDERS

When using a portable ladder you should:

  • Always face the ladder when climbing up or down it
  • Only move up or down the ladder one rung at a time
  • Always keep a three-point contact
  • Keep your body centred within the ladder stiles
  • Climb down from the ladder if you need to reposition it
  • Never stand higher than 900 mm from the top of the ladder
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