Anyone working at heights will know the benefit of being able to carry out a task as soon as possible and with the maximum safety equipment possible. Some jobs will require alot of man hours and processes, so in this case it is cost efficient to use scaffolding and towers that can remain next to the building until the work is complete.
If the job is a quick job, and the right safety assessment has confirmed this, it can be possible to use a ladder for certain jobs. These should be a last choice though if there is another option that would be safer to use and only if the job is considered low risk.
The condition of the ladder is important and must be to the industry standard, be strong enough for the duties that you need to do and all elements of the ladders must be inspected to check the condition to prevent a personal injury claim Wolverhampton. If the ladder needs to leaning to complete the task, check the following before considering using the ladder:
If the job is a quick job, and the right safety assessment has confirmed this, it can be possible to use a ladder for certain jobs. These should be a last choice though if there is another option that would be safer to use and only if the job is considered low risk.
The condition of the ladder is important and must be to the industry standard, be strong enough for the duties that you need to do and all elements of the ladders must be inspected to check the condition to prevent a personal injury claim Wolverhampton. If the ladder needs to leaning to complete the task, check the following before considering using the ladder:
- Feet of the ladder have a good tread and attached firmly
- Clean rungs as these can become a slip and trip hazard and finally;
- The fastenings on the ladder are secure if extending the ladder.
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