Good practice in pictures
These pages show good practice for using ladders and step ladders.
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Positioning a leaning ladder safely - Ladder showing correct 1 in 4 angle (Securing omitted for clarity).
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Positioning a leaning ladder with a side slope - Ladder showing maximum angle at 16° on a side slope.
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Positioning a leaning ladder with a back slope - Ladder showing maximum angle at 6° on a back slope.
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Securing a leaning ladder at the top - Ladder tied at top stiles (correct for working on, not for access).
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Keeping three points of contact - Ladder showing correct 1 in 4 angle (Securing omitted for clarity).
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Don't work on the top 2 rungs - Don't work any higher up this type of stepladder.
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Don't work on the top 3 rungs - Don't work any higher up this type of stepladder.
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Face the work activity.
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Using a stand off device and working maximum height on a ladder.
