| Hazard – Person Falling from Height – Items dropped onto person below – Ladder slipping – Hitting others during transport of ladder |
| Who / what may be harmed – Staff, volunteers, councillors, visitors, guests, members of the public |
| Risk Rating Severity: 4/5 Likelihood: 4/5 Overall Risk: High |
| Existing Controls – Avoid the use of ladders and assess if a safer alternative is available, such as hiring a professional – Tie ladders securely to vehicles during transportation – Have awareness of people and surrounding during transportation of ladders – Ensure training undertaken for safe use of ladders, for example, see: LA455-Safe-Use-of-Ladders-and-Stepladders-A-brief-guide.pdf (ladderassociation.org.uk) – Inspect ladder for damage – Check ladder is suitable for the task – Assess work area for safety and hazards – Wear suitable clothing with sufficient grip on feet – Do not lean out from the ladder while working, move the ladder regularly to ensure optimum working position – Have someone at the bottom of the ladder to hold the ladder and protect ladder from others – Wear a hard hat if standing below a ladder – Ensure feet of ladder are secure and will not result in movement while being used. (Place feet on a hard surface, avoid grass or unstable banks) |
| Recommendations / Further Action Ongoing identification and review of tasks that may require ladders, including: – Maintenance of zip wire – Spot repairs to village hall guttering – Maintenance of ceiling tiles and light bulbs in village hall |
