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Safe Job Procedure –

Preparation: Safety Specialist

Safe Work Procedure Checklist:

1. Pre-operation:

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Ladder is rated as 'industrial' with a load rating of at least 120kg

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Ladder is fit for the task i.e use of fibre glass ladder for electrical work

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Establish an exclusion zone beneath the area where overhead work is to be undertaken

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Ladder is free from defects or damage before use

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Consider whether a second person is needed to assist in securing the ladder

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Ladder is positioned on a firm, level and non-slip surface

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Ladder should be in the fully opened position with spreader fully engaged

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The ladder must be firmly and evenly supported at the top (e.g. lashed, ladder support device)

2. Operation:

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Check for overhead hazard prior to ascending ladder

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Maintain three points of contact on the ladder whilst undertaking work

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Always have two free hands to ascend and descend the ladder

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"Highest rung on the ladder that you can stand on is clearly labelled. If the rung is not labelled, feet

should be no higher than the second rung from the top plate

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"A" frame ladders are not to be used to access the roof

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Undertake work facing the ladder

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Do not use any power tools designed to be operated with two hands

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Work within an arm's reach to avoid falling sideways

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Do not leave ladder unattended

3. Post-operation:

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Store ladder on hooks at waist height

USE:

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Prior to using a ladder, the employer or volunteer must ensure they do not exceed the weight capacity of

the ladder.

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Ladders must be of sufficient height to perform the work. Standing on the step second top step, or

higher, of a step ladder to perform a task is prohibited. Keep your centre of gravity between the side

rails. Keep both feet on the ladder and/or step stool.

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Ladders must be of sufficient height to perform the work; standing on the second top step or higher of a

step ladder to perform a task is prohibited. Keep your centre of gravity between the side rails. Keep both

feet on the ladder and/or step stool.

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Ensure appropriate footwear and that footwear is free of anything slippery. Appropriate footwear for

ladder safety includes a closed shoe (toe and heel), with no to low heel that D.55 provides good stability.

- To climb a ladder, face the ladder and use both hands when going up or down, and maintain a firm

grip. Always keep a three (3) point contact (two (2) hands and a foot, or two (2) feet and a hand) on the

ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and don't over-reach upwards or

sideways when on the ladder.

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Place a step ladder at right angles to the work, with either the front or back of the steps facing the work.

Do not move a ladder horizontally while workers are on it.

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Ensure to dismount the ladder before moving it. Dismount a ladder from the bottom rung; don't jump

from a step ladder or slide down a step ladder.

Controlled by:

Safety Specialist

February 21, 2019

Portable Ladders

Approval Authority: Senior Management

Revised:

Approved by:

Senior Management

Industry Type:

All

Initial Issue Date:

August 3, 2018

Revision No:

Issuing Dept: Safety

Path:

P:\Corporate\Safety Docs\Safe Job Procedures (SJP's)

SJP-008

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