文档介绍：Health and Safety
Executive
Top tips for ladder and
stepladder safety
Set-up for leaning ladders
I Do a daily pre-use check (include ladder feet)
I Secure it
I Ground should be firm and level
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I Maximum safe ground side slope 16 (level the
rungs with a suitable device)
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I Maximum safe ground back slope 6
I Have a strong upper resting point (not plastic
guttering)
I Floors should be clean, not slippery
Leaning ladders in-use
I Short duration work (maximum
30 minutes)
I Light work (up to 10 kg)
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I Ladder angle 75 – 1 in 4 rule (1 unit out for
every 4 units up)
I Always grip the ladder when climbing
I Do not overreach - make sure your belt buckle
(navel) stays within the stiles and keep both feet
on the same rung or step throughout the task
I Do not work off the top three rungs – this
provides a handhold
Set-up for stepladders
I Daily pre-use check (feet included)
I Ensure there is space to fully open
I Use any locking devices
I Ground should be firm and level
I Floors should be clean, not slippery
Stepladders in-use
I Short duration work (maximum 30 minutes)
I Light work (up to 10 kg)
I Do not work off the top two steps (top three steps
for swing-back/double-sided