Using equipment to access stock: A health and safety solution

How to reduce or eliminate the workplace health and safety risks of trying to access hard to reach items.

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This guidance note provides advice to employers about using the right equipment to prevent workers from falling from heights while trying to access hard-to-reach items. This includes:

  • single and mobile step stools
  • step and platform ladders
  • other equipment, such as elevating work platforms and forklifts