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Working at Height

Is a Step Ladder being used?

Can you maintain 3 points of contact?

Consider other means of access such as podium, tower or MEWP

Can you avoid standing on the top 3 steps?

Consider a larger step ladder or another means of access such as podium, tower or MEWP.

Is the ground flat / suitable for a step ladder?

Consider another means of access such as podium, tower or MEWP.

Are you step ladder trained?

Do not proceed

Is a ladder being used?

Can you maintain 3 points of contact?

Consider other means of access such as podium, tower or MEWP

Can you avoid standing on the top 3 rungs?

Consider other means of access such as podium, tower or MEWP

Can ladder be tied in?

Ensure ladder is tied in before use

Install tie in point and tie ladder in before use

Are you ladder trained?

Do not proceed

Is a tower / scaffold being used?

Are you tower trained?

Do not proceed, you are not trained to use a tower.

Are ground conditions suitable for a tower?

Consider other means of access.

Is a MEWP being used?

Are you MEWP trained?

Do not proceed, you are not trained to operate a MEWP

Are ground conditions suitable for the MEWP type?

Consider other means of access.

Slips / Trips

Consider measures to reduce slips / trips ( such as drying surfaces, re-routing trailing cables, using de-icing salt, creating fenced off work areas)

Use of power tools

Are you competent to use the required tools?

Do not proceed and request training.

Ensure tools are not left unattended

Manual Handling

Undertake a manual handling risk assessment ( Task, Individual, Load, Environment)

Consider manual handling aids ( trolley, team lift, barrow)

Wear gloves