1. Reduce complexity of
most different ladder types
- use folding stairs for works up to 3
meters/10 feet
-
use telescoping ladders for works up to 7 m / 20 feet
2. Use light ladders (max.
25 kg / 11 pounds)
- steel
ladders (max. 4 meters / 13 feet)
-
wood ladders (max. 5 meters / 16 feet)
-
fiberglass ladders (max. 5 meters / 16 feet)
-
aluminium ladders (max. 7 meters / 20 feet)
3. Use ladders with
automatic arrest /locking
- in all working positions
- in transport position
4. Use ladders with self
instructive handling
- without users manual
5. Ban any sort of
detachable accessories on ladders
for
example:
- hooks – clasps – points
– levelers - platforms
- footboards – rolls –
roads - spacers
- boards – depositaries
etc.
6. Causes of ladder
accidents should be printed on the ladder
- Complacency about danger
- Dizziness and poor
balance
- Fatigue and weak muscles
and bones
- Poor vision
- Poor hearing and
exposure to noise
- Ladder touching live
electrical conductors
- Ladder slipping at top
- Ladder slipping at base
- Ladder resting against
moveable objects
- Falling material
