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Ladder Safety: Inspection and proper use of ladder

Falling is one of the potential effects of the use of ladders; there could be falls of objects or falls of persons. A person’s fall is mostly a result of a slip from the rungs or the instability of the ladder. Falls can be preventable when adequate measures are in place when using a ladder

Working at height toolbox talk

Toolbox talk on working at height.

Working at height refers to jobs above 1.8 meters or below ground level and presents hazards, including falling objects, platform collapse, and unsafe ladder use. Safety measures include competent supervision, risk assessment, working from ground level or reducing work distance to the ground, clear communication, safety gear, and regularly inspecting work equipment. Unsafe practices should be reported while lightweight tasks should utilize ladders, with scaffold or platforms for heavy-duty tasks.