Access equipment and working platforms

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presentationAccess equipment and working platforms
Unit 116: Erecting and dismantling access
equipment and working platforms

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Access equipment and working platforms
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
What type of Personal Protective Equipment do you think you should
wear when working from height?

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Manual handling and lifting
What is the correct technique and procedure for lifting ladders?
1. Grip the ladder firmly by holding the stiles at an angle, with one
hand higher than the other.
2. Gently ease the ladder onto your shoulder and raise it from the
ground, taking care not to lift too quickly. Once you have the ladder
off the ground, position it so you can safely move away.
3. Gently set the ladder down in the place where you want it. Place it
against the surface you will be working on, positioning it correctly at
75°.

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Erecting and safely using access equipment
Ladders:
• Ensure the ground is level.
• Check the equipment first.
• Always look for the British Standards Kitemark.
• If the ladder is too heavy, ask someone to help.
• Never rest ladders on plastic guttering.
• The angle of the ladder should be 1:4 – for every 4m up, the ladder
must be 1m away from the wall.
• Ensure it is secured at the top and bottom – the base could be
footed by another person.
• Never try to overreach when working on a ladder.

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Erecting and safely using access equipment
Stepladders:
• Ensure the ground is level.
• Check the equipment first.
• Always look for the British Standards Kitemark.
• Make sure the steps are opened fully.
• Never work from the top tread.
• Always have a three-point contact.
• Do not use ladders on working platforms.

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Pre-use checks
Before using a stepladder or extension ladder, check the equipment is
not faulty or broken. Common faults include:
• Missing or damaged rungs.
• Damaged stiles.
• Tie rods missing.
• Repairs have been made.
• The ladder is twisted.
• Splits or cracks in wooden ladders.
• Treads are loose.

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Faulty equipment
• Do not use access equipment if it is faulty.
• Never use painted wooden steps or ladders – paint can hide defects.
• Once damaged, fibreglass stepladders cannot be repaired.
What should you do if you find faulty or damaged equipment?

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Any questions?