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ladders

15/02/2023

Is it essential for you to regularly inspect ladders in the workplace?

Organisations must manage the external environment to successfully operate. A key external force is the Government, which sets rules and regulations to ensure that employees are working in a safe manner. Using ladders within an organisation is deemed risky, therefore, it isvery importantto assess and monitor the safe use of them. When would a ladder be needed in the workplace? Ladders are used in situations at work where the employee needs to be operating at a higher level, such as managing stock on a high shelf in a warehouse, or... Read More

somebody falling off a ladder 03/10/2013

Ladder Safety

October 3, 2013 There are a high number of ladder injuries every year, in fact ladders are involved in the most ‘fall from height’ incidents overall and account for over a quarter of all falls in the work place. The Law There are some requirements by law that are put in place to ensure safety when using a ladder. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is enforced to place duties on any employer or self-employed person and apply to all work at a height were there are risks of falling... Read More