Ask a Guru: Working on a Portable Ladder
Question
Is it allowed to be on a ladder with both hands occupied on bulb changing? The height is about 60-70 sm and one guy stands near the ladder to secure.
I have faced with this question many times and I have been forced to stop the job.
Answer
In a word, it is NOT acceptable to use both hands for an activity whilst standing on a ladder; the 'new' Working at Height Regulations reinforces this.
When working from a ladder, 3 points of contact with the ladder must be achieved at all times.
Is it allowed to be on a ladder with both hands occupied on bulb changing? The height is about 60-70 sm and one guy stands near the ladder to secure.
I have faced with this question many times and I have been forced to stop the job.
Answer
In a word, it is NOT acceptable to use both hands for an activity whilst standing on a ladder; the 'new' Working at Height Regulations reinforces this.
When working from a ladder, 3 points of contact with the ladder must be achieved at all times.
posted by theo at 3:37 pm
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