falls prevention from height and ladders
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FallsPrevention
From Heightand Ladders
Ladders have beencommonly used to provide
convenient access to ahigher or lower level and
to perform light dutytasks at height. But every
year, many serious injuriesresult from falls from
ladders.
Some Of TheCommon Causes
Of Falls
OverreachingTrying to carryout heavy tasks
Simply notsetting theladder up
securely Addsubheading
Things YouNeed To DoOr Use For
ControllingThe Risks
Relating ToWorking At
Height
Work on theground oron a solidplatform
Passive fallprotection
devices (e.g.temporary
workplatform,
scaffolding,roof safetymesh or
guard railing)
Work positioning systems(industrial rope access
system or a travel restraintsystem or any other
equipment other than atemporary work platform
that enables a person to bepositioned and safelysupported at a work
location for the duration ofthe task being undertaken
at height).
Fall injuryprevention
systems (e.g.industrial safety
net, catchplatform or safetyharness systemsother than atravel restraint
system.
Ladders (fixed or portable) andadministrative measures which mainly
include use of ladder safety devicesand accessories.
Contact Us
Phone: (07) 3102 4401E-mail: [email protected]
Website : www.lockjawladdergrip.comFax: (07) 3910 1024
Lock Jaw Ladder GripCharlton Innovation Pty Ltd
ABN 65 130 497 148PO Box 318
GRANGE QLD 4051