SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE FOR USE OF LADDERS & STEP LADDERS

1. Use only equipment provided by the Company to access products, etc. stored at height.

2. Check that the equipment is in good condition before using it.

3. Ensure that the equipment is secure before using it.

4. Ensure that the rungs/steps are free from grease and water etc. before using the equipment.

5. Always wear sensible flat soled footwear and ensure that it is in good condition.

6. Wherever possible when using ladders get another person to foot the ladder or securely tie it to a fixed object.

7. Ladders should always be placed at an angle of 1:4 i.e. for every metre the ladder is moved away from the wall it should extend four metres up the wall.

8. Never attempt to lift loads which you are incapable of lifting safely while using a ladder/step ladder.

9. Report any defective equipment or problems to your supervisor immediately.

10 Always check that the equipment that you propose to use is suitable for the purpose. Do not attempt any task that is likely to put yourself or others at risk. This includes having to reach excessively from a ladder/step ladder (keep your navel within the ladder uprights at all times).

11. Only use ladders/step ladders for light work of short duration.

I confirm that I have received adequate training on the above safe working procedure:

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