Prevention of Falls - Ladders

• Prevention of Falls - Ladders (PDF 145kb)
  Document Type: Publication
  Keycode: VWA958/01/06.05
  Industry: Construction General 
  Category: Controlling OHS Hazards and Risks Falls Prevention 
  Division Author: Construction & Utilities
  Publication Date: 01 August 2005
  Date First Published: 01 August 2005
  Summary: This publication provides guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of ladders.

About this publication

Prevention of Falls – Ladders is a 6 page brochure intended to illustrate practical methods of reducing the likelihood of injuries from falls, both above and below two metres. The sheet covers risk assessment, examples of acceptable ladder use, correct use, and ladder maintenance.