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Step Ladder - RAMS PDF
Step Ladder - RAMS PDF
CONTINUED BELOW
HAZARDS EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES if in place IF '' STATE THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN WITH RESIDUAL
(including RISK
inadequate / lack of if not TIMESCALES OR INDICATE ANY ADDITIONAL
RATING
CONTROL MEASURES
arrangements) High,
Medium, Low
Tools should be carried on a tool belt or secured to
staff whilst climbing the stepladder. 1
Failure of the
stepladder
Visually inspect the stepladder for defects before use.
Stepladders in a poor state of repair or which are very 1
causing a person unstable should be discarded.
or equipment to
fall Check Fibreglass stepladders are free of cracks or
splits. 1
1
Check aluminium stepladders for metal fatigue or
wear.
Any oil grease or mud should be removed from rungs 1
and stepladder feet. Users should wear appropriate
(safety) footwear for task.
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