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Saturday, 28 January 2012

Any company that uses ladders needs to ask itself the question;

Have we done all we can to ensure that our personnel know how to use the equipment safely and fully understand the risks involved in not doing so?

A four step guide to the things that you need in place before using ladders at work.

In order to use ladders safely at work and comply with the current legislation a fairly straightforward process has to be followed.

Sarah Winterburn, Facilities Manager at Republic:

I selected Ladder Log because it is easy to use, is clearly visible and seems the most appropriate asset management system for the retail environment.

Ladder Log ensures that your company will meet all the requirements of the Working at Height Directives 2005.

Ladder Log's key benefits are simplicity and cost. It couldn't be simpler or cheaper to ensure you are complying with the regulations.

City Response Limited needed to increase the awareness among its staff of safe working at height practice.

Introducing Ladder Log has had the benefit of making everyone at City Response more aware of safety generally.

Ladder Inspection Survey Highlights Training Concerns

Ladder inspection survey Ladderstore Ladders and access equipment specialists Ladderstore have just completed a detailed look into how businesses manage the process of inspecting their ladders and access equipment. The results highlight some key training issues that the Working at Height training industry need to adddress.

Although recent HSE campaigns, such as 'Shattered Lives' seem to have got the message over that ladder inspections are important the understanding of what is required and what constitutes a detailed, visual ladder inspection lacks rigour and consistency.

Using Ladders at Work

In order to use ladders safely at work and comply with the current legislation a fairly straightforward process has to be followed.

In essence there are four simple steps that you must take in order to use ladders safely at work...

Republic Take Steps

Republic (Retail) Ltd, a leading multi-branded fashion retailer, needed to find the most suitable steps for its retail stores as well as a simple and highly visible asset management system.

The solution... Individual store delivery of platform step ladders and mobile safety steps which were pre-fitted with Ladderstore’s ladder tagging system, Ladderlog

Inspection - Continuity of Care

On-going inspection and maintenance of ladder equipment is key; equipment gets worn, it can get damaged or broken.

The WAHR 2005 stipulates that regular inspections should be conducted by a competent person for all work at height equipment. Records of formal inspections are legally required when requested by a Health & Safety Inspector and the information must be both accessible, but protected from, interference or tampering.

Prevention is Better than Cure

Myth... HSE has banned stepladders

Truth... Ladders are not banned in the workplace, if it’s right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and use it safely.

Whilst everyone may think they know how to use a ladder safely, when push comes to shove and a job needs doing quickly, then stretching beyond a safe reach, or failing to secure a ladder base can seem like minor points to overlook.

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Friday, 25 February 2011 12:40

We all (should) know that the safe working angle for a leaning ladder is 70-75 degrees but did you know that most manufacturer's labels have a thick, straight line through them called the 'Vertical Line indicator' that should be plumb when the ladders are set at the correct working angle. Posher ladders may come with a 'pyramid' or similar angle indicator but these days there really is no excuse for not getting it right. (Ps a Pyramid is a triangle usually slotted into one of the rungs with a tiny metal ball in it. When the ball is in the centre of the triangle the ladders are at the right angle).

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Free Stationery and Downloads

All Ladder Log documents, including the ‘Ladder Inspection Checklists’ and ‘Guidance for Ladder Inspectors’ can be downloaded for free. That means:

There are no stationary costs associated with using Ladder Log
You will always have the most up to date documents and information

Simply create a user account and login and you will be able to access a wide range of useful documents and replacement stationary.

Simple to setup and use, cost effective and just better than the rest.

Free Plastic Ties with Every Holder

The ladder Association offer the following guidance about attaching inspection tags and holders to ladders:

They should not weaken the ladder or require the invasive modification of the ladder e.g. drilling, screwing or riveting
As Ladder Log holders are designed to be used with plastic ties we now give you the required ties free with every order

Keeping you up to date with best practice without hurting your wallet.

Ladder Inspection Survey Highlights Training Concerns

Using Ladders at Work

Republic Take Steps

Inspection - Continuity of Care

Prevention is Better than Cure

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