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Chapter 1 Health and safety practices and systems

If neither way is possible, a person must foot the ladder. They must hold both KEY TERM
stiles and pay attention all the time. This prevents the base from slipping Foot a ladder: stand with
outwards and the ladder from falling sideways. one foot on the bottom
rung, the other firmly on the
ground.

At least
1 m

Lashing

75º
4:1

p Figure 1.42 A correctly erected ladder p Figure 1.43 Tying and lashing ladders

Lifting and carrying ladders

To lift and carry ladders over short distances, rest them on the shoulder before
lifting vertically by grasping the rung just below normal reach. The correct
balance and angle must be found before moving.
When moving ladders more than a few metres, they should be lowered and
carried on the shoulders by two people, one on either end.

p Figure 1.44 Carrying a ladder

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