1. Safety With Step Ladders Presentation on Safety with Step Ladders

2. 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

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

4. 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 130kg (20 stone) - Maximum vertical static load 175kg Class 3 (Domestic)Duty rating 95kg (15 stone) - Maximum vertical static load 125kg European Standard stepladders to BS/EN 131 (All types) Previous Class 2)Duty rating 115kg (18 stone) - Maximum vertical static load 150kg

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

10. Safety With Step Ladders – Step ladder defects

11. Safety With Step Ladders Now for your assessment