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The Safety In The Use Of Ladders Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect ladder selection
- Trips or falls
- Incorrect setup location
- 2. Inspection
- Undetected damage or faults
- Incorrect usage due to lack of knowledge
- 3. Setup/Positioning
- Unstable surface
- Collision with overhead objects
- Strains from improper handling
- 4. Ascending/descending
- Slips and falls due to incorrect usage
- Overreaching or unbalanced load
- 5. Working from ladder
- Falling objects
- Fatigue leading to loss of balance or slip
- 6. Dismantling
- Injury during disassembly
- Incorrect storage causing damage to ladder
- 7. Transportation
- Improper lifting and carrying causing strains
- Trips or falls
- 8. Storage
- Incorrect storage causing damage to ladder
- Fire hazard if stored near flammable substances
- 9. Maintenance
- Undertaking repairs without necessary skills or knowledge
- Not following manufacturer’s guidelines
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate first aid available
- No emergency escape plan in place
- 11. Training
- Lack of understanding of risk involved
- Insufficient training on safety procedures
- 12. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Inadequate or unavailable PPE
- Wearing PPE incorrectly
- 13. Housekeeping
- Obstacles causing tripping hazards
- Poorly organised work area
- 14. Weather Conditions
- Slippery surfaces due to rain or dew
- High winds making ladder unstable
- 15. Health Monitoring
- Failure to recognise signs of fatigue or health issues
- No system in place for regular check-ups
- 16. Manual Handling
- Incorrect lifting techniques
- Carrying heavy loads
- 17. Hazardous Substances
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Improper handling and storage of substances
- 18. Noise
- Exposure to noise leading to hearing loss
- Communication difficulties due to high noise levels
- 19. Ventilation
- Lack of fresh air in enclosed spaces
- Exposure to airborne contaminants
- 20. Lighting
- Insufficient light leading to slips
- trips and falls
- Glare causing visibility issues