What is the Australian Standard for ladders?
What is the Australian Standard for ladders?
AS1892
In Australia the standard for ladders is AS1892.
What is the safest ladder to work from?
An A-frame or extension ladder may be appropriate for some tasks, but a platform ladder is safer. Inspect the ladder for damage before each use. Only use a ladder if you are physically-capable of doing so. Always set up the ladder on a flat, stable surface.
What is the 4 to 1 ladder rule?
The base of the ladder should be placed so that it is one foot away from the building for every four feet of hight to where the ladder rests against the building. This is known as the 4 to 1 rule.
What safety measures you will suggest for working with ladders?
Share the following safety tips with workers who use ladders:
- Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.
- Avoid electrical hazards.
- Always inspect the ladder prior to using it.
- Always maintain a three-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact on the ladder when climbing.
How can we avoid unsafe ladders?
Use Your Ladder Safely
- Maintaining three points of contact with the ladder at all times.
- Never standing on either of the top two rungs of a stepladder.
- Never stepping on any of the top four rungs of an extension ladder.
- Having a partner hold and steady a ladder as you use the ladder to climb up and down.
What is the rule for extension ladders?
A simple rule for setting-up the ladder at the proper angle is to place the base a distance from the wall or upper support equal to one-quarter of the extended length of the ladder side rails. When ascending or descending the ladder, always face the ladder and maintain a firm hand hold.
What is the correct angle for a ladder?
75 degrees
The correct angle for a ladder is 75 degrees or the 1 in 4 rule. (see figure 6) Again, refer to manufacturers instructions and risk assessment before any set up of a ladder.
What are the main hazards of using ladders?
Common Hazards Reaching or leaning too far rather than moving the ladder. Placing the ladder on boxes or pallets to gain height. Climbing the ladder while carrying items. Standing on the very top step or rung when the ladder is too short for the task.