Safety With Step Ladders Presentation on Safety with

Safety With Step Ladders Presentation on Safety with Step Ladders

Safety With Step Ladders At the end of this part you should know • BS numbers and how step ladders are classified • How to erect a step ladder • How to use a step ladder safely

Safety With Step Ladders – Types of Step ladder Many different designs are available Fibre glass & metal Wooden Combination

Safety With Step Ladders - Standards & Classifications • BS 1129: 1990 (British) applies to wooden ladders • BS 2037: 1994 (British) applies to metal ladders • BS EN 131: 1993 (European) applies to both • BS 7377: 1994 (British) applies to step-stools Class 1 (Industrial) Duty rating 130 kg (20 stone) - Maximum vertical static load 175 kg Class 3 (Domestic) Duty rating 95 kg (15 stone) - Maximum vertical static load 125 kg European Standard stepladders to BS/EN 131 (All types) Previous Class 2) Duty rating 115 kg (18 stone) - Maximum vertical static load 150 kg

Safety With Step Ladders – Step ladder set up • Daily pre-use check (feet included) • Ensure there is space to fully open • Use any locking devices • Ground should be firm and level • Floors should be clean, not slippery

Safety With Step Ladders – Step ladders in use • Short duration work (maximum 30 minutes) • Light work (up to 10 kg) • Do not work off the top two steps (top three steps for swing-back/double-sided stepladders) unless you have a safe handhold on the steps. • Avoid side-on working • Do not overreach – make sure your belt buckle (navel) stays within the stiles and keep both feet on the same rung or step throughout the task

Safety With Step Ladders – Step ladder defects Bent rear right hand stile – beyond repair Missing foot, will lead to wobble and reduced slip resistance – Could be repaired

Safety With Step Ladders – Step ladder defects Damaged restraint connection – Beyond repair hole in stile has been worn or made larger Split stile – Class 1 industrial steps. Beyond repair

Safety With Step Ladders – Step Ladder defects Bent back bar, this reduces the rigidity of the stepladder – defect should be replaced

Safety With Step Ladders – Step ladder defects

Safety With Step Ladders Now for your assessment