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PLUMBING. Presentation on Ladder Safety. At the end of this lesson you should know :. Know which Regulation controls the use of ladders. Common accidents caused by incorrect use of ladders. How to visually inspect a ladder for safe use. How to erect a ladder safely.

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  1. PLUMBING Presentation on Ladder Safety

  2. At the end of this lesson you should know : Know which Regulation controls the use of ladders Common accidents caused by incorrect use of ladders How to visually inspect a ladder for safe use How to erect a ladder safely Correct storage of a ladder

  3. Ladder Safety - Regulations The Work at Height Regulations 2005 In 2005/06 falls from height accounted for 46 fatal accidents at work and around 3350 major injuries. They remain the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury. For you to do (at home) : Make a list of as many points as possible about what The Working at Height Regulations 2005 cover

  4. Ladder Safety - Accidents Why are moveable ladders important? At work - 14 Fatalities per year to workers (averaged over 6 years) 1226 Major injuries – 32% (02/03) 40% High fall major injuries – 02/03 (high fall - 2 metres of greater fall height) 30% Low fall major injuries – 02/03 (low fall – less than 2 metres fall height) Ladders are the piece of access equipment that was being used at the time of the fall.

  5. Ladder Safety - Accidents Common hazards associated with ladder use Falls stepping off and on lower rungs Ladder slipping sideways at upper resting point due to overreaching or instability. Ladder slipping outwards at the bottom due to unsuitable ground conditions or incorrect angle. Ladder failure Electric shock due to overhead electrical hazards Injury when handling ladders Injury to others from falling tools Working from too short a ladder.

  6. Ladder Safety – Ladder Requirements All ladders should meet the required British or European standards. New ladders are generally marked according to their safe working load. In the British Standard it is "Duty rating" taking into account the general conditions and probably frequency of use for each type. British Standard ladders to either BS 2037 (Aluminium) or BS 1129 (Wood). The European Standard uses "Maximum static vertical load".

  7. Ladder Safety – Ladder Requirements Class 1(Industrial) Duty rating 130kg (20 stone) = Maximum vertical static load 175kg. Class 3(Domestic) Duty rating 95kg (15 stone) = Maximum vertical static load 125kg. European Standard ladders to BS/EN 131 (All types). (Previous Class 2)Duty rating 115kg (18stone) = Maximum vertical static load 150kg.

  8. Ladder Safety – Ladder Requirements Ladders should be free from defects such as : Cracks No rungs missing, loose or dirty Not paintedLadders should never be painted, as this could hide dangerous defects from view. A wooden ladder can be protected with clear varnish or transparent rot-proofer. No stiles damaged, bent or have missing tie rods (wood) No warping or splitting (wood) No wood rot or corrosion No temporary repairs

  9. Ladder Safety – Ladder Requirements Levelling device 16° 6° Ladder showing maximum angles at 16° on a side slope and 6° on a back slope

  10. Ladder Safety – Ladder Requirements Ladder showing correct 1 in 4 angle (means of securing omitted for clarity)

  11. Ladder Safety – Ladder Requirements Correct - user maintaining three points of contact Incorrect - user not maintaining three points of contact

  12. Ladder Safety – Ladder Requirements Correct- ladder tied at top stiles (correct for working on, not for access) Correct - securing at the base Tying near the base Tying part way down

  13. Ladder Safety – Ladder Requirements Access ladders should be tied and extend at least 1m above the landing point to provide a secure handhold

  14. Some actual in use ladders

  15. Ladder Safety – Beyond repair Dented and twisted rungs – beyond repair Split stile – beyond repair

  16. Ladder Safety – Beyond repair Dent in stiles – Beyond repair Twisted stile – Beyond repair

  17. Ladder Safety – Beyond repair Missing ladder feet – critical for slip resistance. As the stiles are damaged, this ladder cannot be repaired. Bent ladder – How? Possibly used as a ladder beam and overloaded? Beyond repair.

  18. Ladder Safety – Beyond repair Missing rungs – baling twine to replace rungs.

  19. Ladder Safety – Your turn

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