_The statements that were correct - were....(drumroll...)

2, 3, only.

1./ Ladder rungs do need to be clean at all times
4./ Ladders can be used when it is raining, but it is not advised as they can be slippy and the floor surface might also become slippy
5./ Ladders should only be used for low risk work that takes no longer than half an hour (depending on the task)
6./ Domestic ladders are suitable for small light-weight DIY tasks around the home. Commercial use ladders should be class 1 industrial. Ladders intended for home use should not be used for lenghty commercial use.   

Midlands employers and employees need to be aware of when ladders are suitable and when not to use them to avoid a personal injury claim Wolverhampton.

There is always the risk of accidents at work and some of those have the potential for workers to make a personal injury claim as as result of loss of earnings or needing additional financial help. So here is a quick quiz about ladder safety (our previous article).

Which of these following statements are correct?

1./ Ladder rungs do not need to be clean - as long as they can be stood on that's ok
2./ Ladders should be regularly inspected
3./ A leaning ladder must have feet firmly attached and a good tread
4./ Ladders should not be used when raining
5./ Ladders can be used for high-risk work so long as there is someone else there
6./ All ladders are the same and can be used for multiple purposes

Answers to follow shortly....no cheating now....