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: sales@lockjawladdergrip.com.au

Website : www.lockjawladdergrip.comFax: (07) 3910 1024

Lock Jaw Ladder GripCharlton Innovation Pty Ltd

ABN 65 130 497 148PO Box 318

GRANGE QLD 4051