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 HSE Ladder Exchange
15/8/2008
At Envirocare, we are always aiming to create a high level of safety awareness within organisations.
By doing so, we are not only fulfilling our duties, but also ensuring we have contributed to the well-managed structure of an organsation.
Recently, the Health & Safety Executive have been working towards raising awareness of the danger of ladders.
And in all support of this campaign, we are encouraging anyone reading this article who uses a ladder to make sure it is in very good condition.
You can do this by: (for Leaning Ladders)
Check that the stiles are in good condition. Do not use the ladder if they are bent or split - the ladder could collapse.
Check the feet.
Do not use the ladder if they are missing or worn or damaged - the ladder could slip.
Check the rungs
Do not use the ladder if they are bent, missing or loose - the ladder could become unstable.
(For Step Ladders)
Check the locking bars
Do not use the ladder if they are bent or the fixings are worn or damaged - the ladder could collapse.
Check the feet
Do not use the ladder if they are missing or worn or damaged - the ladder could slip.
Check the stepladder platform
Do not use the ladder if it is split or buckled - the ladder could become unstable or collapse.
Check the steps or treads
Do not use the ladder if they are contaminated - they could be slippery.
Check the steps
Do not use the ladder if the fixings are loose - they could collapse.
Check the stiles
Do not use the ladder if they are bent or damaged - the ladder could buckle or collapse.
If your ladder is not in good form, then please exchange it for a new one.
The Ladder Exchange will start on Monday, September 1.
For more information, please go to
http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/ladderexchange.htm http://ladderassociation.org.uk
or simply call 01274 738 668.
We hope these matters are taken seriously, and also hope to see a drop in the number of falls provoked by unsafe ladders in the future.
The Envirocare Team
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