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#1 Posted : 09 May 2007 09:41:00(UTC)
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Posted By TONY
Longshot but does anyone have a method statement and risk assessment for using step ladders in preference to a mobile tower.

I agree mobile towers are the safest option for long periods of works in certain areas but for practicality when you are running network cables etc steps are more suitable.

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#2 Posted : 09 May 2007 10:32:00(UTC)
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Posted By ddraigice
You should not be using generic risk assessments for using step ladders. The risk assessment should be for the task and not for the piece of kit you are using.
Its therefore difficult to provide a decent one for you without knowing the environment.

You'll probably get a few responses of "emailed you direct" but you wont necessarily be complying with the WAH regs if you use them.
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#3 Posted : 09 May 2007 11:29:00(UTC)
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Posted By TONY
Not looking for a generic its just prompts so i don't miss the obvious.

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#4 Posted : 09 May 2007 11:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Hunter
Having watched a lot of network installers over the years I would strongly disagree with the assertion that stepladders are the better, safer way. I suggest that 'pulpit' type portable ladders which offer fall protection would be a viable and practical method of complying with WAH.
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#5 Posted : 09 May 2007 12:49:00(UTC)
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Posted By Steve Cartwright
Have a look on the HSE website. There is some good guidance material for the safe use of step ladders. Should be easy enough to do a method statement from the guidance notes. They also have pictures you can use in your method statement/safe system of work.

Risk assessment should be quite straight forward just look at the risks involved i.e. working at height, manual handling, working from step ladders, type of work being carried out etc then include measures to reduce risk.

Risk assessments should be specific to the site they are working on.

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