The humble ladder is plagued by myriad myths and misconceptions that just won’t go away.
Let’s dispel some lies!
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Ladder owners must be aware of the risks associated with working on a ladder and take the necessary precautions before doing so. One such precaution is performing a pre-use check before each use to ensure there are no signs of damage to your ladder. A damaged or faulty ladder could collapse with you on it and cause a nasty fall.
To avoid this, here's a handy guide on how to inspect a ladder...
Ladder inspection checklist
According to HSE (Health and Safety Executive), you must check the following when inspecting a ladder:
1. Stiles
Make sure the stiles (also known as the side rails) are not bent or damaged in any way, or else the ladder could collapse beneath you.
2. Feet
Check to see if they are missing, worn, or damaged. Make sure the anti-slip surfaces are also undamaged. If so, the ladder could slip as you use it.
3. Rungs
Are they bent? Worn? Missing? Loose? If so, you could fall while using the ladder. More...
If you are required to work at height as part of your job or in your spare time, there is a range of equipment that can be used to not only make the task more efficient but a whole lot safer.
From access towers to man cages and ladders, the options available to you all ensure that you're able to get whatever job you need doing done, in a safe and controlled manner but do you need training to use them?
In this blog, we focus on the safe use of ladders and whether or not you need to complete any sort of training programme in order to use them to complete work either in a commercial setting or a domestic one.
So, if you're wondering if you need training to use a ladder, read on to find out!
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