Stepping into Management Knowledge

H&S Training

1.12

Whilst at work you must only use the 3 and 7 tread company approved stepladders. These have a standing platform and high hand rail. If these ladders are not available, then ladders must comply to EN131 and can carry at least 175kg.

COMPANY POLICY:

 The maximum height team members can reach when working at height is 3.3m. (1.5m working platform from the company approved 7 tread stepladders plus 1.8m that an average person can reach  If you need to reach above this height a Maintenance Contractor must be used

EXERCISE:

 Get the team to look at your own ladders and stepladders. Assess their suitability to do the job  Query whether there are alternative working practices that you can adopt that makes it unnecessary to use the ladder or stepladder  Decide upon the best procedure for tackling each job and number of people required to perform the tasks  Update the Specific Risk Assessments in the Risk Assessment Folder  Make sure the stepladder and /or ladder is in good order. If the equipment is damaged, unsafe put it out of reach of use and contact your manager/RBM

The Manager must ensure the ladders are checked regularly and recorded on the Blue Sky due diligence system

Safety Assurance Dec 15

H & S Training 1.12