Working safely with ladders

What it contains

Many fatalities and serious injuries are caused by people falling from a roof, through a roof, through an opening in a roof or while accessing a roof.

This document outlines the four-step risk management process including:

• Identifying hazards – before using a portable ladder
• Assessing risks – plan your use of ladders
• Controlling risks – how can you control the risk of a fall from a ladder?
• Reviewing and revising the controls