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For further information contact Marcelo Correa - Business & Risk Manager [email protected] Ph. 07 3442 4017 or Mob: 0407 746145
RISK MANAGEMENT
QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKP LACE HEALTH & SAFETY ALERT
TITLE Pages:
Rung failure on ladder 1/3
DATE OF INCIDENT 15 May 2011
PROJECT/LOCATION MDGS – JV Project (QLD) DATE OF ALERT/No. 15 March 2011 No. 04/2012
REQUIREMENTS – (ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN)
1. Educate and Inform Clients who have purchased the specified ladders. 2. Distribute Information to Department Heads, Safety Committee & Stakeholders 4. Provide clients with and inspection checklist to ladders. 5. Implement QA Corrective Action.
INCIDENT DETAILS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
15/05/2012 Inspection on Scaffold Access Aluminium Ladders found a faulty rung.
The Aluminium Ladders have distinctive markings
A hairline fracture was found in the material of the rung.
A foot pressure test applied in a controlled environment resulted in the rung breaking free.
Further testing of these ladders found a further four with hairline fractures.
Scaffold Aluminium Ladders identified in the attached photographs – are hereby recalled from use in Scaffolding applications as prescribed by Australian Competition & Consumer Commission and as specified in the Competition and Consumer Act.
Notify all relevant regulators and all supply chains/distributors.
Facilitate the return of the product.
Remedial Undertakings
Remove all specified Aluminium ladders.
Facilitate the return and replacement of all identified ladders
Correct disposal of the product
PHOTOGRAPHS PHOTOGRAPH 1
PHOTOGRAPH 2
(A) Left: Picture showing the
external profile of ladder rung.
The ladder rung has a distinctive
rolled top & bottom edge with a
straight cut front & rear face.
(B) Left: Picture showing the
external profile of ladder rung at
press end. The pressing of ladder
rung to vertical channel has clear
metal fatigue /stretching
For further information contact Marcelo Correa - Business & Risk Manager [email protected] Ph. 07 3442 4017 or Mob: 0407 746145
RISK MANAGEMENT
QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKP LACE HEALTH & SAFETY ALERT
PHOTOGRAPH 3
PHOTOGRAPH 4
SPECIFICS ITEM No. 1024AL Ladder 2.4M Aluminium ITEM No. 1030AL Ladder 3.0M Aluminium ITEM No. 1036AL Ladder 3.6M Aluminium ITEM No. 1042AL Ladder 4.2M Aluminium
ITEM No. 1048AL Ladder 4.8M Aluminium ITEM No. 1054AL Ladder 5.4M Aluminium ITEM No. 1060AL Ladder 6.0M Aluminium
UNI-SPAN RESPONSE
This Safety Alert is here on forwarded to all Stakeholders.
THIS IS A UNI-SPAN GENERATED ALERT
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Rung failure on ladder 2/3
DATE OF INCIDENT 15 March 2011
PROJECT/LOCATION MDGS – JV Project (QLD) DATE OF ALERT/No. 15 March 2011 No. 04/2012
(C) Left: Picture showing the
external profile of ladder
extruded aluminium sides.
(D) Left: Picture showing the
external profile of ladder rung
at press ends (outer). The
pressing of ladder rung to
vertical channel has been over
stroked during manufacture
breaching the internal side of
rung wall (at fatigue area ref
picture B)
For further information contact Marcelo Correa - Business & Risk Manager [email protected] Ph. 07 3442 4017 or Mob: 0407 746145
RISK MANAGEMENT
QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKP LACE HEALTH & SAFETY ALERT
UNISPAN LADDER SAFETY INSPECTION
Inspect new ladders promptly upon receipt. Inspect ladders before each use. Check the condition of ladders that have been dropped or have fallen before using them again.
What should you look for when inspecting any ladder? missing or loose steps or rungs (they are loose if you can move them by hand) Scrutinise rails for cracks or corrosion, damaged or worn non-slip feet, loose nails, screws, bolts or nut, loose or faulty spreaders, locks, and other metal parts
in poor repair, rot, decay or warped rails in wooden ladders cracks and exposed fibreglass in fibreglass ladders cracked, split, worn or broken rails, braces - steps or rungs, sharp edges on rails and rungs, rough or splintered surfaces corrosion, rust, oxidization and excessive wear, especially on treads twisted or distorted rails. Check ladders for distortion by sighting along the rails. Using a twisted or bowed ladder is hazardous, missing identification labels What other things should I look for when inspecting stepladders?
Wobble, loose or bent hinges and hinge spreaders , broken stop on a hinge spreader After inspecting a ladder; Do Not
Do not make temporary or makeshift repairs. Do not try to straighten or use bent or bowed ladder Ladders must be decommissioned and returned to Uni-span.
Inspections and Maintenance
Ladders should be checked frequently and periodically serviced by a competent person (someone who is qualified either through experience, training or both). Consideration should be given to the type of environment in which the ladder has been used. For example, aluminium ladders can easily become damaged if exposed to acids. For Aluminium Ladders Is the ladder free from breaks and bends? Is the ladder intact, with no parts missing ? Are all bolts and rivets present and secure? Are the rungs/treads of the ladder firmly fitted and free of excessive dents? Are all connections of rungs/treads to the ladder stiles intact? Are the internals of the ladder free from rust and/or corrosion? Are the feet of the ladder in good condition and fitted securely (i.e. no missing or excessively worn feet)? Storage of Aluminium Ladders Store ladder in rack when not in use Remove any material placed n ladder when stored.
Legislation/Standards Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 2011 Australian Standards AS 1892.5 Portable Ladders – selection, safe use and care
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Rung failure on ladder 3/3
DATE OF INCIDENT 15 March 2011
PROJECT/LOCATION MDGS – JV Project (QLD) DATE OF ALERT/No. 15 March 2011 No. 04/2012