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Document ID (ISN)105646
CIS number 06-1045
Year 2005
Convention or series no. HSE Booklet INDG402
Title Safe use of ladders and stepladders. An employers' guide
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. 10p. Illus. 11 ref.
Internet access http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg402.pdf#search=%22indg402%22 [in English]
Abstract This booklet provides guidance for employers on deciding when a ladder is the most suitable access equipment, selection of the right sort of ladder for the particular job, understanding how to position and use the ladder correctly and pre-use checks and detailed visual inspections.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; ladders; training material; safe working methods; step ladders
Descriptors (secondary) responsibilities of employers; selection of equipment; safety guides; information of personnel; safety checks
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) OSH training