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  • Re: Are faulty ladders a big problem?

    My company produces a range of pre-use inspection systems for scaffolding, MEWPs, ladders, forklifts etc. Out of them all I would say that ladder inspections remain the most popular of our range (closely followed by forklifts). I guess people are still using them out there, and from my point of view...
    Posted to Health & Safety (Forum) by goodtogosafety on 10-28-2009

  • Are faulty ladders a big problem?

    I notice Speedy Hire is now doing an exchange deal for old and faulty ladders at its access depots. Are faulty ladders a big problem, do people think? I'm seeing ladders less and less on big sites anyway, so it's not a problem I'm especially aware of.
    Posted to Health & Safety (Forum) by barry08 on 09-09-2009

  • Re: Ladder use ban

    [quote user="rock.itt"]This goes right back to were i started, education , poeple will continuously do things wrong while we dont educate them in the correct practice, then monitor it and enforce it, this will not happen over night but if the site management dont ram the rights and wrongs down...
    Posted to Health & Safety (Forum) by Fred20 on 06-22-2009

  • Re: Is the downturn making sites less safe?

    Yes, I have seen a cutback on bottled water and a push to get things done in less time. I came across a step ladder in an excavation instead of an extension ladder. OSHA violation for certain.
    Posted to Health & Safety (Forum) by Rocket on 06-22-2009

  • Re: Ladder use ban

    The problem is that ladders encourage short cuts because they are by their nature very quick to erect. People get into the mentality of 'oh I'll just get the ladder out to finish off that bit of paintwork we missed even though it's a bit of a stretch' - and next thing they've fallen...
    Posted to Health & Safety (Forum) by Fred20 on 06-22-2009

  • Ladder use ban

    Ladders aren't subject to an industry wide ban are they? No, I didn't think so. While I can vaguely see the point of view of nervous management who choose to ban ladder use in a bid to 'manage' safety, ultimately it's the lazy option. A comprehensive risk assessment and proper training...
    Posted to Health & Safety (Forum) by Gorgeous George on 06-02-2009
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