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11. • Topic 1 : Health And Safety At Work Act 2007, Part IV
• Topic 2: Requirements
• Topic 3: Risk Assessment and Permit to Work
• Topic 4: Fall protection equipment
• Topic 5: Anchor Points
• Topic 6: Life Lines
• Topic 7: Work platforms
• Topic 8: Openings / Edge protection
• Topic 9: Roof Areas and Fragile Surfaces
• Topic 10: Requirements for Ladders
• Topic 11: Dropped objects
• Assessment
The Schedule...
14. Regulation
Regulation 1. Citation and Commencement
• Regulations cited as the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)
2005 WAHR Coming into force in 2005.
• The main aim of Regulations is to reduce death and injures
caused by falls from a height.
• The WAHR bring together all current industry requirements into
one, goal based, set of Regulations.
15. Regulation
Regulation 2. Interpretation
Some definitions of terms used in the Regulations:
• “Access and egress” – include ascend and descend.
• “Fragile surface” – one which would be liable to fall if any
reasonably foreseeable loading were applied to it.
• “Ladder” – all ladders, fixed and portable
• “Line” – including rope, chain and webbing
• “Work Equipment” – all that used at work
16. Regulation
Regulation 2. Interpretation
Some definitions of terms used in the Regulations:
• “Personal Fall Protection System” – fall prevention, work
restrain, work positioning, fall arrest or rescue system and rope
access and positioning techniques.
• “Work at Height” – any place from which if measures required
by the Regulations were not taken, a person could fall a distance
liable to cause personal injury; and any reference to carrying out
work at height includes obtaining access to or egress from such
place while at work.
17. Regulation
Regulation 2. Interpretation
Some definitions of terms used in the Regulations:
• “ Working Platform” – any platform used as a place of work, or
for access and egress, İt includes; scaffold, suspended scaffold,
cradle, mobile platform, trestle, gangway, gantry, and stairway.
İt does not include building or other permanent structure.
18. Regulation
Regulation 3. Application
The Regulations apply:
• In Great Britain and in places where HASAWA 1974 is valid
• Employers have a responsibility to their employees and any
other person within the extent of their control
• Self-employed persons have a responsibility for themselves and
any other person within the extent of their control
• Any other person have a responsibility for themselves and any
other person within the extent of their control
19. Regulation
Regulation 3. Application
They do not apply:
• To the master and crew of a ship, in respect of normal ship-
board activities carried out exclusively by them.
• To a place specified in regulation 7(6) of the Docks Regs 1988
• To a place specified in regulation 5(3) of the Loading and
Unloading of Fishing Vessels Regs 1988
20. Regulation
Regulation 4. Organisation and Planning
Every employer shall ensure that work at height is:
• Properly planned
• Appropriately supervised
• Carried out in a safe manner
• This include planning for emergencies and rescue.
Every employer shall ensure that work at height is carried out only
when the weather conditions do not jeopardies the health and
safety of persons involved in the work.
21. Regulation
Regulation 5. Competence
Every employer shall ensure that no person engages in any activity,
including organization, planning and supervision, in relation to
work at height or work equipment for use in such work unless he is
competent to do so.
Trainees must be supervised by a competent person.
22. Regulation
Regulation 6. Avoidance of risks from work at height
• AVOID
Every employer shall ensure that work is not carried out at height
where there is an alternative means to carry out the work without
working at height.
• PREVENT
Where work is carried out at height every employer shall take
suitable and sufficient measures to prevent a person dropped
distance liable to cause personal injury.
23. Regulation
Regulation 6. Avoidance of risks from work at height
Preventive measures include ensuring that the work carried out:
• From an existing place of work
• When gaining access and egress to an existing place of work,
using an existing means where it is practical to do so safely
under appropriate ergonomic conditions
• In other cases, the selection of work equipment as per
regulation 7
24. Regulation
Regulation 6. Avoidance of risks from work at height
• MITIGATE
o Every employer shall take suitable and sufficient measures to
minimase the distance and consequences of a fall extent that it
is not prevented by the measures described above.
o These measures shall include the selection of work equipment
in accordance with Reg.7
25. Regulation 7. General principles for selection of work equipment
for work at height
Every employer, in selection work equipment for use in work at
height, shall take account of:
• The working conditions and the risks to the safety of persons at
the place where the work equipment is to be used.
• In the case of equipment for access and egress, the distance to
be negotiated
• The distance and consequences of a potential fall
• Duration and frequency of use
• The need for easy and timely evacuation and rescue in an
emergency
Any additional risk posed by the use, installation or removal of that
work equipment or by evacuation and rescue from it.
Regulation
26. Regulation
Regulation 9. Fragile surfaces
Every employer shall take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent
any person at work from falling through a fragile surface.
Employers shall ensure that nobody passes across, or works on,
from or near a fragile surface where it is possible to conduct the
work safely without doing so unless:
• Suitable and sufficiently strong coverings and supports are
provided and used
• There are suitable and sufficient guardrails, coverings etc., to
prevent a person from falling through the material
• There are appropriately prominent signs and barriers on the
approach to the area
27. Regulation
Regulation 9. Fragile surfaces
Where a risk of fall remains, the employer shall provide suitable
and sufficient means for arresting the fall.
28. Regulation
Regulation 10. Dropped objects
• Employers shall take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent
objects and materials being able to fall onto people.
• Where this is not possible the employer shall take suitable and
sufficient steps to prevent people being injured by dropped
objects.
• Every employer shall ensure that no material or object is thrown
or tipped at height particularly where this could caused injury to
people.
• Every employer shall ensure materials and objects are stored
correctly so as to prevent injury through collapse.
29. Regulation
Regulation 11. Dangerous areas
• Employers shall ensure that where a workplace contains an area
in which there is a risk of injury through Dropped distance, or
being struck by a Dropped object, then there must be clear
signage and effective barriers preventing unauthorized people
entering that area.
30. Regulation
Regulation 12. Inspection of Work Equipment
The Regulation applies only to the following equipment:
• Temporary platforms (scaffolds, cherry pickers)
• Collective protection measures
• Personal fall protection systems (work restrain, work
positioning, rope access, fall arrest)
• Ladders
31. Regulation
Regulation 12. Inspection of Work Equipment
• Scaffolding from which a person could fall more than 2 meters
must not be used unless it has been inspected within the
previous 7 days.
• The scaffold inspector shall prepare a report at the end of the
7-day period. Within 24 hours they shall provide a written copy
of that report to the person on whose behalf the inspection was
carried out.
32. Regulation
Regulation 12. Inspection of Work Equipment
Where a thorough examination has been made of lifting equipment
under regulation of LOLER:
• For the purpose of the WAHR It shall be treated as a valid
inspection
• Reporting of inspection as per regulation 10 of LOLER, shall be
treated as a valid recording of inspection.
33. Regulation
Regulation 13. Inspection of places of work at height
Every employer shall ensure that the surface and every parapet,
permanent rail or other such fall protection measure of every place
of work at height are inspected visually on each accession before
the place is used.
34. Regulation
Regulation 14. Duties of persons at work
Every person working under the control of another person shall
report to that person any activity or defect that he knows is likely to
endanger the safety of himself or another person.
35. Regulation
Regulation 15. Exemption by the Health and Safety Executive
HSE may provide exemptions to any part of the regulation in writing.
The exemptions will be conditional, time-limited and may be revoked
at any time.
39. • Be stable and of sufficient strength and rigidity for it’s intended
or existing use
• Where applicable, rest on a stable, sufficient a strong surface
• Be of sufficient dimensions to permit the safe passage of
persons and adequate to support plant and materials
• Be provided with suitable and sufficient edge protection
Requirements
Requirements for existing places of work and means of access or
egress at height
40. • Posses a surface with no gap through which anything could fall
and injure a person, unless measures have been taken to ensure
that people will not be injured
• Be constructed, used and maintained in such condition to
remove the risk of spilling or tripping, or any person being
caught between it and any adjacent structure
• Where it has moving parts, be prevented by appropriate devices
from moving inadvertently during work at height.
Requirements
Requirements for existing places of work and means af access or
egress at height
42. Safe System of Work
Planning the work
Consider a few factors when planning work at
height:
• Weather conditions
• Check the safety of workplace
• Prevent Dropped objects , if it is not
possible to take appropriate actions
• Make a plan for emergencies and rescue.
43. Permit to Work
• The Person in Charge must obtain a permit to work covering
work at height, for any operations involving fall potential.
• This could include task specific permits with WAH controls
included.
• Upon any unscheduled work stoppage, unforeseen hazard or
emergency condition the issuer must withdraw the permit to
work and a new permit be raised to take into consideration the
change.
• The Permit to Work must be returned to the point of issue when
the work is complete or when work has been cancelled.
Safe System of Work
44. Risk Assessment
• Risk Assessment should be carried out when planning work at
any height.
• The law does not require you to eliminate all risks, but the risks
are minimized as much possible in practice.
Safe System of Work
45. Risk Asessment
• Careful examination of the working at height task,
• To whom and how it can damage.
Safe System of Work
46. Risk Assessment
Risk assessment consists of 5 stages:
• Hazard identification
• To whom and how it can damage
• Risk Assessment
• The results of recording
• Assessment review
Safe System of Work
47. Consider when you do Risk Assessment
• Falls from height
• Dropped objects
• Weather conditions
• Sea State in relation to vessel movement and over side /moon pool
rescue
• The level of competence of employees
• The health of Employees
• The stability of structures
• Employees fatigue
• Simultaneous operations
• Improper lighting
• Unauthorized access to the work area
• Poisonous gases
Safe System of Work
48. Risk control mechanism
First, is it possible
to avoid work at
height?
Prevent falls
from height
Mitigate the
outcome of falling
Do works at ground level
as possible.
For example:
Use extendable tools
Install cables at
ground level
You can do this by:
• Choosing a safe place
of work, such as it has
protection along the
perimeter of the roof
and no fragile surface.
• Use equipment to
prevent Dropped
• Scaffolding
• MEWP
If you can not reduce the risk
of falling, mitigate outcome
of falling
Safety nets
airbags
anchor point
Safe System of Work
52. Fall Protection Equipment
General information
• Working yards, safety nets, personal protective equipment, guard-
rails, stairs, ladders and harnesses are necessary in order to ensure
the safety of working at height.
• Protective Equipment against falls from height is divided in two
categories :
o Personal
o General
53. Fall Protection Equipment
Safe use of Man riding Harnesses
• Harnesses:
Most harnesses are manufactured
from nylon with metal attachment
points, both of these require careful
inspection
Always read manufacturer instruction
• Inspection:
o ID number present
o CE mark
54. Fall Protection Equipment
Safe use of Man riding Harnesses
Metal components:
• Alignment of attachment points – twisting, bucking
• Wear
Corrosion
• Cracks
55. Fall Protection Equipment
Safe use of Man riding Harnesses
Inspection Checklist
Nylon Components:
• Cuts and abrasions to webbing
• Cuts and abrasions to stitching
• Glazing or crispiness – due to friction, heat damage or possible
chemical contamination
• Discoloration – due to chemical or prolonged UV exposure
• Excessive stiffness – due to overloading, possible as the result of a fall
57. Safe use of Man riding Harnesses
Maintenance Check List
• Clean prior to inspection, harness can be washed in cool water with
mild detergent
• Store hung up, dry and clean away from contamination and direct
sunlight.
Fall Protection Equipment
58. Fall Protection Equipment
Safe use of Man riding Harnesses
Marking:
• Harnesses can be marked with indelible marker pen in an area not
liable to contamination, e.g. between waist belt and padding.
62. Fall Protection Equipment
Safe use of Man riding Harnesses
Prop lines for Harnesses
It should be reinforced to appropriate fulcrum
and it should keep 2275 kg per capita.
63. Fall Protection Equipment
Safe use of Man riding Harnesses
Salablocks Synthetics absorber
• should include a comprehensive set of hooked safety belts;
• Only can be used absorber which produced by synthetic fiber
• Salablocks should be included
64. Fall Protection Equipment
Safe use of Man riding Harnesses
Salablocks
Salablocks should be combined
to safety belts
with “D” shaped links
Salablocks should be inspected
by competent person
before and after each use
Should be reinforced to
fulcrum.
65. Clearance of Fall
Safety distance 1 metre
Height of user 1,8 metre
Length of lanyard
Expansion of absorber
83. Fall Protection Equipment
Safety nets
• Safety net is useful to protect
worker from injuries who falls from
height.
• However, it is not possible to use
this equipment everywhere.
Safety nets are also used to prevent Dropped objects from height.
84. Fall Protection Equipment
Safety nets
The size of nets square should be at least 30x30mm, wire
diameter shoud be at least 2 mm.
Safety nets should be produced by firm materials and
should prevent the persons injuries when they fall from height
and should also prevent Dropped objects .
86. • Fixed Anchor Points for connecting harness lanyards for routine work
are marked as:
• 15 kN for single persons
• 21 kN where two people may connect to the same anchor point.
Anchor Points
89. Arrangements when no permanent Anchor point has been provided:
• Responsible Engineers delegate the functions only to a qualified Rigger
or other qualified person.
• The method by which and the place where a temporary anchor point
may be provided for fall protection equipment must be identified and
approved
Anchor Points
90. Each temporary anchor point must be capable to:
• Withstanding a load of 15 kN
• It may only be used by one person
• It must be removed upon completion of the work for which it was
intended for.
Anchor Points
91. The following may not be used as anchor points because their design
strength will not arrest a fall.
• Ladder rungs
• Cable trays
• Steel or plastic piping
• Untested and unmarked handrails and handrail support
Specially designed and marked handrails and handrail supports may be
used as anchor points.
Anchor Points
93. • Persons required to make use of lifelines must always maintain a
positive connection with the life line.
• The compulsory use of dual (Y type) lanyards allows for a positive
connection to be maintained while crossing intermediate lifeline anchor
points
• Working directly above persons who are anchored to a lifeline is not
permitted
Life Lines
94. Persons required to make use of a vertical lifeline must use a lanyard which
has a Sternal connection to the safety harness,
without a shock absorber which allows for minimal free fall distance to be
connected to the lifeline’s “lock and arrest device”
Life Lines
96. Working Platforms
Scaffold
• Scaffold is a temporary structure for employees working on it and
provision of materials used for construction, service, repair and
destruction works.
• The installation, destruction and replacement of scaffold should be
done by competent workers and carried out under the control of
competent supervisors.
97. Working Platforms
Scaffold
Competent person should inspect scaffold and materials which using for
scaffold before each use and to be ensure that:
• It is in good conditions
• Consistent with standards
• Scaffold parts are used for appropriate purposes.
98. Working Platforms
Scaffold
Wooden parts should be inspected:
• It is designed for use in scaffolding
• It is healthy and flawless
• There is no any cuts, holes and roughness
• It should be used at least 38 mm thick board and it is prohibited to
merge with nail
99. Working Platforms
Scaffold
• If scaffold feet installed on the ground and other soft material, it
should be fastened in this way.
101. Working Platforms
Scaffold
• Prior to installation and use of the scaffold, competent person should
inspect it and this kind of parts should be removed as described on
the below pictures
102. Working Platforms
Scaffold
• When scaffolding is installed, safe capacity should be considered. The
ratio of the distance between the scaffold parts should be chosen
carefully.
105. Working Platforms
Scaffold
SCAFFOLD BARRICADES AND SIGNS
• Barricade not less 10 ft / 3 meters from scaffold boundary
- If potential to cause injury.
- Approved flagging 3 feet (1 metre) from the ground
• Barricade display - “KEEP OUT - SCAFFOLD WORK IN PROGRESS-
SCAFFOLDERS ONLY”
DANGER
KEEP OUT
SCAFFOLD WORK IN
PROGRESS –
SCAFFOLDERS ONLY
106. Working Platforms
Scaffold
• Erection / Dismantling/ Defective or Damaged
• “DANGER – DO NOT USE SCAFFOLD”
• Completed scaffolding
• Green Scafftag completed by a competent person
107. Working Platforms
Scaffold
Completed Scaffolding
• Inspected every week - Fill the reverse of the tag
• After inspection - Hang Green tag close to Access location
• Tags signed and dated by a competent person
• Removed only by a competent person
108. Working Platforms
MEWP
• Operators and workers who work in basket should have proper health
to handle MEWPs.
• It is important to have a vision and knowledge for seeing awareness
signs and properly understand the manufacturer's instructions for
managing.
• Hearing ability is one of the most important factors because the
warning system is not always visible, sometimes audible signal is
provided.
• İt is the responsibility of the employer whether the employee is
suitable or not for this kind of work
109. Working Platforms
MEWP
It is not allowed to work with MEWP, if there are any health problems:
• Heart disease
• High blood Pressure
• Epilepsy
• Fear of heights
• Dizziness
• Weak function of Limbs (arm-leg)
• Addicted to drugs or drink alcohol
• Psychological problems
110. Working Platforms
MEWP
• M.E.W.Ps divide into three main categories:
• Group A – The center of working platform is on the same line with
center of body.
• Group B – The other groups
• PAV (Push Around Vertical)
112. Consider followings when choose appropriate MEWP for the task:
• The type of work
• Required height and radius
• The number of workers and the total weight of equipment etc..
• The total weight on ground and the condition of the soil
• Access to the workplace
• Energy source (Electrical or Internal combustion engine, or liquefied
petroleum gas)
Working Platforms
117. Work may occasionally involve working near open edges of buildings.
Some examples are listed below:
• Working near the leading edge of a cold store roof during its
construction,
• Working near the edge of a completed cold store where a person may
fall down the cavity
• Working near the edge of a roof on a building, during the changing of
an air conditioner,
• Working on floors above ground floor of a building under construction
where edge protection has not been provided.
Openings and Edge Protection
118. • If work on a roof or floor involves nobody going closer than 2m to an
open edge, then full edge protection may not be necessary. In such
circumstances a demarcated work area should be clearly and access
restricted. Demarcation should be established by erecting an obvious
physical barrier and subject to strict supervision to ensure no one
strays outside
• If you encounter any situation where your work places you near an
open edge, then a thorough risk assessment must be carried out and
controls implemented, before work can commence.
Openings and Edge Protection
120. • Accessing flat roof areas must initially be regarded as a high risk
activity which may require the services of a specialist contractor.
• Specialist equipment is often required e.g. MEWP’s, crawler boards,
safety netting and specifically fabricated walkways or edge protection.
Flat roof areas and fragile surfaces deemed hazardous to access must
be displayed by prominent warning signs.
Roof Areas and Fragile Surfaces
121. Roof Areas and Fragile Surfaces
When assessing tasks in such areas consider the following points…
• Can the work be completed from the ground or other safe area?
• Is the flat roof accessible and strong enough to work from?
• If working from the roof is required, does it have guardrails or other
equipment that will prevent a fall?
• If not, can guardrails or other equipment be installed?
• Can the work be achieved from a mobile elevated work platform
(MEWP) or tower scaffold?
• Is personal fall protection required to allow safe access?
• If a ladder is required, is the work low risk and short duration?
123. Ladders
• Ladders should be provided by the Employer when they are necessary
to provide safe access to work areas.
• The ladder provided should be suitable for the intended use.
• The employer is responsible for establishing and maintaining a ladder
safety program whenever ladders are used.
Employer’s Responsibilities
124. Ladders
• The Employees Must Use the Ladders in Accordance With Instructions
and Training Received or Contracted by This Company.
• The Employees Must Guard Against Damage to the Ladders and
Report Suspect Ladders Immediately.
• The Employees Must Report Any Trouble With or Malfunction of the
Ladders to His or Her Supervisor.
Employees’ Responsibilities
125. Ladders
• Ladders with missing or broken parts
• Using a ladder with too low a weight rating
• Using a ladder that is too short for purpose
• Using metal ladders near energized electrical equipment
• Using ladders as a working platform
• Allowing Objects to fall from ladders
Ladder Hazards
126. Ladders
• All rungs and steps are free o oil, grease, dirt, etc.
• All fittings are tight
• Spreaders or other locking devices are in place
• Non-skid safety feet are in place
• No structural defects and all support braces intact
DO NOT use broken ladders. Contact safety to have broken ladders
tagged “Do Not Use” and removed from service.
Ladder Inspection
127. Ladders
• Store ladders on sturdy hooks in areas where they cannot be
damaged.
• Store in such a way as to prevent warping or sagging.
• Do not hang anything on ladders that are in a stored condition.
Ladder Storage
128. Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
• Ladders will be maintained in serviceable condition at all times.
• Rungs will be kept free of grease and oil.
• The joint between the steps and side rails will be tight.
• Metal bearings of locks, wheels, pulleys, etc., will be frequently
lubricated.
• All hardware and fittings will be securely attached.
• All movable parts will operate freely without binding or undue play.
Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
129. • Frayed or badly worn rope will be replaced.
• Safety feet and other auxiliary equipment will be kept in serviceable
condition.
• Ladders will be inspected frequently.
• Defective ladders will be withdrawn from service for repair or
destruction and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do Not Use."
Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
130. Ladders
• Portable ladders will be used at a pitch where the horizontal distance
from the top support to the foot of the ladder is one-quarter of the
working length of the ladder (the length along the ladder between the
foot and the top support).
Operation and use
1
4
131. • The height of ladder should be 1m more than where the work carry
out.
Operation and use
1m
Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
133. • The ladder will be placed to prevent slipping, or it will be lashed or
held in position by a safe means.
• Ladders will not be used in a horizontal position as platforms,
runways, or scaffolds.
• Ladders may not be used by more than one person at a time.
• Ladders will be placed so the side rails have a secure footing.
• Ladders may not be placed in front of doors opening toward the
ladder unless the door is blocked, locked, or guarded.
Operation and use
Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
134. • Ladders will not be placed on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases
to obtain additional height.
• Short ladders will not be spliced together to provide longer sections.
• When ascending or descending, the climber must face the ladder.
Operation and use
Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
135. • Ladders made by fastening cleats across a single rail will not be used.
• Ladders will not be used as guys, braces, or skids, or for other than
their intended purposes.
• Tops of ordinary stepladders will not be used as steps.
• Ladders will not be used to gain access to a roof or elevated work
area unless the top of the ladder is extended at least 3 feet above the
point of support.
Operation and use
Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
136. • All portable rungs of ladders will be equipped with non-slip bases
when there is a hazard of slipping.
• Non-slip bases are not intended as a substitute for care in placing or
holding a ladder that is being used on oily, metal, concrete, or slippery
surfaces.
• Bracing on the back legs of step ladders is designed solely for
increasing stability and not for climbing.
Operation and use
Fiberglass and Wooden Ladders
137. • Metal ladders will not be used when work is performed on or near
electric circuits.
• No new metal ladders will be purchased for use with electrical work.
All metal ladders removed from service for any reason will be replaced
with fiberglass ladders where there is a hazard of electricity
Operation and use
Metal Ladders
138. • I-AA 374 pounds (heavy duty)
• I-A 300 pounds (heavy duty)
• I 250 pounds (heavy duty)
• II 250 pounds (medium duty)
• III 200 pounds (light duty)
Ladder Ratings
Metal Ladders
139. • Portable stepladders." Stepladders longer than 20 feet shall not be
supplied. Stepladders as specified shall be of three types:
o Type I - Industrial stepladder, 3 to 20 feet for heavy duty, such as
utilities, contractors, and industrial use.
o Type II - Commercial stepladder, 3 to 12 feet for medium duty, such
as painters, offices, and light industrial use.
o Type III - Household stepladder, 3 to 6 feet for light duty, such as
Light household use.
Ladder Ratings
Metal Ladders
142. Ladder Setup
Ladders
Procedure to prevent ladder incidents:
• Place ladder on a clean slip free level surface.
• Extend the ladder 3-4 feet above the top support, if used to access
roof or other elevated surface.
• Anchor or secure the top of the ladder when the 3-4 feet extension is
not possible.
• Place the ladder base ¼ the height of the ladder from the wall when
using a straight ladder.
143. Ladder Setup
Ladders
• Never allow more than one person to climb a ladder
• Use tool belts or hand lines to carry objects
• Do not lean out from the ladder in any direction
• If you have a fear of heights – don’t climb a ladder
• Do not allow others to work under a ladder in use
146. Ladder safety
Ladders
• Select the right ladder for the job
• Inspect ladder before you use it
• Setup the ladder with care
• Climb and descend ladders cautiously:
o Face ladder and hold on with both hands
o Carry tools on belt or raise and lower with hand line
o Check shoes and rungs for slippery surfaces
147. Ladder safety
Ladders
Use safe practices when working on a ladder:
• Always hold on with one hand and never reach too far to either
side or rear to maintain balance
• Never climb higher than second step from top on a stepladder or
third from the top on a straight ladder
• Never attempt to move, shift, or extend ladder while in use
149. Ladder safety
Ladders
Four step to Ladder Safety:
• Pick the right ladder for the job you are going to do.
• Make sure the ladder is in good condition.
• Set up the ladder correctly.
• Work safely on the ladder.
150. Ladder safety
Ladders
Additional Safe Practices Clean oil and slippery substances off your boots
before climbing.
• Put both hands on the rungs before stepping onto a ladder.
• Don’t carry tools or materials in your hands.
• Always climb up and down facing the ladder.
153. Dropped objects from Height
• Restore the missing parts on floor and guard-rails.
• Put tools in the tool box after use.
• Do not put materials and tools on the toe boards.
155. Dropped objects from Height
• You can fix small-sized tools to your wrist or waist as described in the
pictures in order to prevent dropped objects from height.
156. Dropped objects from Height
• Do not forget! Helmets do not protect you from Dropped objects all time!
For example, the bolts which fell from 40m can
break helmets and can move to the middle side of
brain.
