Common use of WORKING AT HEIGHT Clause in Contracts

WORKING AT HEIGHT. The Hall Managers will determine the type of equipment suitable to be used for working at height for each specific job. The safe use of the access equipment will be dependent on good quality equipment, conforming to a recognised standard, correctly assembled by a competent person, used by a trained end user and in a suitable and sufficient work area and space. Contractors are currently used to replace high level bulbs in the main hall. High level cleaning is carried out currently using a reach pole from floor level. Ladders & Stepladders Before using ladders and/or stepladders, operatives are required to check they are safe and suitable for use, secured in place, treads not damaged, no screws or bolts missing. Operatives shall not use the top third of the stepladder unless a platform with guard rail is provided. Do not use aluminium ladders or stepladders for electrical work. Do not overreach when working off a ladder or stepladder. Ladders must be secured or footed at an angle of 75 degrees (1metre out for every 4 metres high and the working platform to be 1.5 metres below the height of the extended ladder. Any faults or damage to ladders or stepladders must be reported to the Hall Managers. Do not work alone.